A Heritability Quotient Is an Estimate of

question 32

Multiple Choice

A heritability quotient is an estimate of

• A) The proportion of variance in a trait attributable to genetic differences between people
• B) The percentage of genetic influence upon a given trait for an individual
• C) The ratio of genetic to environmental impact on the development of a trait in a population of people
• D) The extent to which scientists can be confident that a given trait is genetically determined

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