The Concordance Rate for a Certain Trait Refers To

question 22

Multiple Choice

The concordance rate for a certain trait refers to:

• A) the degree of similarity between a pair of twins for that trait.
• B) the number of genes involved in determining variation in the trait among individuals.
• C) the extent to which variations in the trait among a large group of individuals can be attributed to heredity.
• D) the relative influence of environmental and biological factors on the trait.

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