Question
Which example best describes the influence of genetic factors?(1 point)
Responses
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.
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.
A shrub with good access to sunlight is taller than other shrubs located in shaded areas.
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.
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 example highlights how genetic inheritance from the parents influences the size and height of the horse, and also shows the similarity among horses of the same breed, suggesting a strong genetic component.
