Heritability Refers To

question 53

Multiple Choice

Heritability refers to:

• A) the amount of variation in a trait among individuals that can be attributed to genes.
• B) whether a particular trait is dominant or recessive.
• C) how closely a child's traits match those of his or her parents.
• D) Heritability refers to all of these definitions.

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Definitions:

Ambiguous Genitalia

A condition where an infant's external genitalia do not appear clearly male or female, often leading to challenges in gender assignment.

Gender Identity

Describes an individual's personal sense of their own gender, which may or may not correspond with the sex they were assigned at birth.

Congenial

Having a pleasant disposition and being friendly, agreeable, or likable in nature.

Attractive Appearance

pertains to qualities or characteristics of a person or object that are aesthetically pleasing and make them appealing to others.