Which of the Following Statements About Heritability Estimates Is True

question 139

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about heritability estimates is true?

• A) Heritability estimates suggest the existence of genes for particular behavioural patterns, such as divorce.
• B) Heritability estimates can differ dramatically for groups of people in very different environments.
• C) Heritability estimates are informative in determining the relative genetic and environmental contributions in the development of a particular individual.
• D) Heritability estimates indicate the level of changeability of the trait.

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