Which example best describes the influence of genetic factors?(1 point)

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A corn plant is the same height as another corn plant of a different variety.
A corn plant is the same height as another corn plant of a different variety.

A horse is the same size as its parents and similar height to other horses of the same breed that it lives with on a farm.
A horse is the same size as its parents and similar height to other horses of the same breed that it lives with on a farm.

The adult offspring of a pair of deer is shorter than its parents and obtained fewer nutrients when it was younger.
The adult offspring of a pair of deer is shorter than its parents and obtained fewer nutrients when it was younger.

A shrub with good access to sunlight is taller than other shrubs located in shaded areas.

1 answer

The example that best describes the influence of genetic factors is:

A horse is the same size as its parents and similar height to other horses of the same breed that it lives with on a farm.

This scenario highlights the role of genetics in determining size and height, as it mentions the horse's similarity to its parents and other horses of the same breed, indicating that genetic traits influence growth and characteristics.