Q538
Heritability means
A.
Interaction of genotype with environment
B.
Sum total of hereditary material present in a species
C.
Degree of resemblance between the original and the selected plants
D.
Proportion of phenotypic variability, which is due to heredity
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Heritability means Proportion of phenotypic variability, which is due to heredity.The proportion of variation in a population trait that can be attributed to inherited genetic factors.
Heritability estimates range from 0 to 1 and are often expressed as a percentage. A number close to 1 may be indicative of a highly heritable trait within a population.