A Statistical Estimate of How Much Heredity Influences Individual Differences

question 105

Multiple Choice

A statistical estimate of how much heredity influences individual differences in a specific trait at a certain time within a given population is referred to as

• A)inheritance.
• B)heritability.
• C)heredity.
• D)genetics.

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Definitions:

Eukaryotic

Referring to cells that have a nucleus enclosed within membranes, distinct from prokaryotic cells, such as those of bacteria and archaea.

Protist

A diverse group of eukaryotic organisms, including amoebas, algae, and protozoa, that are not plants, animals, or fungi.

Unicellular

Organisms that consist of a single cell, performing all life functions within that cell.

CRISPR Research

Scientific studies focused on the CRISPR-Cas9 system, a genome editing tool that allows researchers to easily alter DNA sequences and gene function.