The Two-Pots Analogy in This Figure Is Used to Illustrate

question 34

Multiple Choice

The two-pots analogy in this figure is used to illustrate which of the following?

• A)Because the two environments are very different (poor soil versus rich soil), no conclusions can be drawn about possible overall genetic differences between the plants in pot A and the plants in pot B.
• B)Because the seeds are not genetically identical, the plants within pot A and within pot B will have the same variability in height and this variation within each group of seeds is completely due to environmental factors.
• C)Because the two environments are very different (poor soil versus rich soil), it can be concluded that differences between the plants in pot A and the plants in pot B are due entirely to genetic factors.
• D)Because the seeds are not genetically identical, the plants in pot A will be taller than the plants in pot B and this difference between each group of seeds is due completely to genetic factors.

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