When We Say That a Trait Is Deeply Canalized, We

question 49

Multiple Choice

When we say that a trait is deeply canalized, we mean that

• A) the gene that controls this trait can be expected to produce a wide range of possible developmental outcomes.
• B) this trait will always be passed along to a person's children and appear in their phenotype.
• C) we will see the expected developmental outcome from that gene under all but the most extreme conditions.
• D) the trait is very easily influenced by environmental conditions and life circumstances.

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