Suppose that in the general public the percentage of people showing a certain tr

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Suppose that in the general public the percentage of people showing a certain trait is 11%. What does this imply about the genetic influence on the trait? A. Genetic influence is high because over half the general public is affected. B. Genetic influence cannot be estimated because values for fraternal twins are too low. C. Genetic influence is high because this value is greater than that for identical twins. D. Genetic influence cannot be determined from these data. E. Genetic influence is high because the percentage is higher than fraternal twins. Suppose that in the general public the percentage of people showing a certain trait is 11%. What does this imply about the genetic influence on the trait? A. Genetic influence is high because over half the general public is affected. B. Genetic influence cannot be estimated because values for fraternal twins are too low. C. Genetic influence is high because this value is greater than that for identical twins. D. Genetic influence cannot be determined from these data. E. Genetic influence is high because the percentage is higher than fraternal twins.

Explanation / Answer

Option D. Genetic influence canot be determined from these data.

Genetic influence of a trait along with environmental factors would have to be considered.

The proportion of genetic influence and environmental influence would vary from trait to trait.

The data doesn't mention a specific trait, or more details on it . 11% genetic influence could be high or low or average to for a specific trait.

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