A Strong Correlation Between the Adult Weight of Adoptees and That

question 41

Multiple Choice

A strong correlation between the adult weight of adoptees and that of their biological parents indicates weight:

• A) is determined entirely by genetics.
• B) is determined entirely by the environment.
• C) is heavily influenced by genes.
• D) can be influenced only by diet and exercise.

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