The Fact That Americans Are, on Average, 2 Inches Taller

question 34

Multiple Choice

The fact that Americans are, on average, 2 inches taller than a hundred years ago demonstrates that

• A)the environment determines height.
• B)the environment can contribute to highly heritable traits.
• C)height is not heritable.
• D)height is only slightly heritable.

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