Data for two populations are shown below in Figs (a) and (b), respectively. The slopes of the best fit lines are 1 and 0.6, respectively. The corresponding correlation coefficients are 0.2 and 0.7, respectively. Which 3 of the following are true? O The heritability estimated in population (a) is 1 and in population (b) is 0.6. O The heritability estimated in fig la) must be less than that of (b) because (al has more variation (spread in the data around the best fit line) O The heritability estimated in population (al is 03. O Although, the figures indicate that there is a heritability for both, the heritability estimates for both populations is not given. O The heritability indicated within population la) is greater than that indicated within population O Population (a) has greater variation about the best fit line, implying that one's ability to predict offspring trait values based on their specific parents' trait value is greater in population (b) than in population (a). Population (b) has greater predictability of offspring trait values even though it also has lower heritability.

Data for two populations are shown below in Figs (a) and (b), respectively. The slopes of the best fit lines are 1 and 0.6, respectively. The corresponding correlation coefficients are 0.2 and 0.7, respectively. Which 3 of the following are true? O The heritability estimated in population (a) is 1 and in population (b) is 0.6. O The heritability estimated in fig la) must be less than that of (b) because (al has more variation (spread in the data around the best fit line) O The heritability estimated in population (al is 03. O Although, the figures indicate that there is a heritability for both, the heritability estimates for both populations is not given. O The heritability indicated within population la) is greater than that indicated within population O Population (a) has greater variation about the best fit line, implying that one's ability to predict offspring trait values based on their specific parents' trait value is greater in population (b) than in population (a). Population (b) has greater predictability of offspring trait values even though it also has lower heritability.

Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter5: The Inheritance Of Complex Traits

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