Heritability of a Trait Can Change Because

question 13

Multiple Choice

Heritability of a trait can change because

• A)genes mutate.
• B)the environment can change.
• C)a person can consciously change her or his heritability.
• D)the heritability in a family changes with the number of children.

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Definitions:

Pollution Permits

Allowances issued by governments that give companies the right to emit a certain amount of pollutants, intended to reduce overall pollution by market mechanisms.

Supply

The total amount of a product or service that is available for consumers to purchase at various price levels.

Pollution Rights

Permits or allowances that grant entities the right to emit a certain amount of pollutants into the environment.

External Benefit

A positive effect experienced by a third party who did not choose to incur that benefit, often associated with public goods or services.