Which of the Following in NOT a Major Misconception About

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following in NOT a major misconception about heritability?

• A)Heritability applies to a single individual rather than differences among individuals.
• B)Heritability tells us whether a trait can be changed.
• C)Heritability is estimated by family studies,twin studies,and adoption studies.
• D)Heritability is a fixed number.

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