If Height and Body Weight Are Positively Correlated,which of the Following

question 644

Multiple Choice

If height and body weight are positively correlated,which of the following is true?

• A)There is a cause-effect relationship between height and weight.
• B)As height increases,weight decreases.
• C)Knowing a person's height,one can predict his or her weight.
• D)All of these statements are true.

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Definitions:

Genotype Frequencies

The proportion of different genetic variants (genotypes) within a population.

New Alleles

New alleles are variations of genes that arise through mutations, providing a source for genetic diversity within populations.

Mutation

A permanent alteration in the DNA sequence of a gene, which can lead to differences in physical traits or impact health.

Founder Effect

A genetic phenomenon that occurs when a new population is established by a very small number of individuals, leading to a reduction in genetic variation and possible drift in allele frequencies.