The Total Phenotype Variance (V_P) Is

question 3

Multiple Choice

The total phenotype variance (V_P) is

• A)the sum of genetic variance (V_G) and environmental variance (V_E).
• B)the difference between V_G and V_E.
• C)not dependent on V_G.
• D)not dependent on V_E.
• E)always constant.

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