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Bodgar Benitez
on Oct 14, 2024
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The total variance in a phenotypic trait in a population (VP ) is accurately expressed as
A) VP = VG + VE.
B) VP = VA + VD + VI.
C) VP = VA + VD + VI + VE.
D) a and b
E) a and c
Phenotypic Trait
An observable and measurable characteristic of an organism, such as morphology, development, biochemical or physiological properties, or behavior, that may be influenced by both genetic and environmental factors.
Total Variance
A statistical measure that quantifies the overall variability within a dataset, encompassing all sources of variation.
Environmental Conditions
Environmental conditions encompass the various physical and biological factors that influence the lives and development of organisms.
- Grasp the concept of variance in phenotypic traits, including genetic and environmental components.
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Learning Objectives
- Grasp the concept of variance in phenotypic traits, including genetic and environmental components.