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Unit 2 – Biological Basis of Behavior
Topic 2.1
What is heritability as studied by geneticists?
Heritability means how likely a trait will be expressed depending on environmental factors.
Heritability is the amount or percent of a given trait that is inherited.
Heritability refers to traits that can only be passed down through maternal genes.
Heritability tells us how much variation between individuals is due to genetics.
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