Which of the following is the best way to regard heritability estimates?
Correct answer: B. as ballpark estimates of the influence of genetics
- A. as reliable but no necessary valid estimates
- B. as ballpark estimates of the influence of genetics
- C. as accurate estimates of the influence of genetics
- D. as relatively useless estimates of the influence of genetics
Explanation
Heritability estimates describe the proportion of variation within a particular population and environment, not the fixed genetic cause of an individual trait. They are therefore best treated as useful ballpark estimates rather than exact figures.
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