Who Was One of the First People to Show That

question 27

Multiple Choice

Who was one of the first people to show that variation in a quantitative trait is due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors?

• A) Wilhelm Johannsen
• B) James Watson
• C) Francis Crick
• D) Edward East
• E) Joshua Lederberg

---

Definitions:

Production Function

An equation that describes the maximum amount of output that can be derived from a set number of inputs.

Diminishing Marginal Product

The principle that says the marginal product of a factor of production decreases as the quantity of the factor is increased, holding all else constant.

Economies of Scale

Cost advantages reaped by companies when production becomes efficient, as the scale of production and the cost per unit of production decrease.

Average Total Cost

The total cost of production divided by the number of units produced, representing the per-unit cost of production.