The Total Variance in a Phenotypic Trait in a Population

question 32

Multiple Choice

The total variance in a phenotypic trait in a population (V_P ) is accurately expressed as

• A) V_P = V_G + V_E.
• B) V_P = V_A + V_D + V_I.
• C) V_P = V_A + V_D + V_I + V_E.
• D) a and b
• E) a and c

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