If a Trait Has a Heritability Coefficient of

question 45

Multiple Choice

If a trait has a heritability coefficient of .0, what would a behavioural geneticist conclude regarding the influence of genes and environment on this trait?

• A)This characteristic is moderately influenced by heredity.
• B)This characteristic is strongly influenced by heredity.
• C)Zero percent of an individual's phenotype for that characteristic is due to environmental factors.
• D)This characteristic is not influenced by heredity.

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