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.

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 response highlights the hereditary nature of traits influenced by genetics, as it connects the horse's size to both its parents and the breed, suggesting that genetic factors play a significant role in determining those traits.