What Is the Relationship Between Heritability Estimates and Environmental Factors

question 129

Multiple Choice

What is the relationship between heritability estimates and environmental factors?

• A) High environmental consistency raises heritability estimates.
• B) High environmental consistency lowers heritability estimates.
• C) Environments have no effect on heritability estimates.
• D) The effects of the environment on heritability estimates are unpredictable.

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