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

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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.
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 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.

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 indicates that the horse's size and height are influenced by genetic factors, as it resembles its parents and other horses of the same breed, which suggests a genetic consistency in traits.