The Total Phenotype Variance (V_P)is

question 16

Multiple Choice

The total phenotype variance (V_P) is

• A)the sum of genetic variance (V_G)and environmental variance (V_E).
• B)the difference between V_G and V_E.
• C)independent of V_G.
• D)independent of V_E.
• E)always constant.

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Definitions:

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