The Extent to Which Variation Among a Group of People

question 144

Multiple Choice

The extent to which variation among a group of people can be attributed to genetic factors is estimated by the:

• A) genetic coefficient.
• B) heritability coefficient.
• C) polygenic coefficient.
• D) correlation coefficient.

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Definitions:

Epithelial

Refers to the type of tissue that lines the cavities and surfaces of blood vessels and organs throughout the body.

Muscular

Relating to or affecting the muscles in the body.

Connective

Describes tissue that supports, binds together, or separates other tissues or organs of the body.

Nervous

Pertaining to the nervous system, which is the network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body.