Which example best describes the influence of genetic factors?(1 point)
Responses
A horse is the same size as its parents and similar height to other horses of the same breed that it lives with on a farm.
A horse is the same size as its parents and similar height to other horses of the same breed that it lives with on a farm.
The adult offspring of a pair of deer is shorter than its parents and obtained fewer nutrients when it was younger.
The adult offspring of a pair of deer is shorter than its parents and obtained fewer nutrients when it was younger.
A shrub with good access to sunlight is taller than other shrubs located in shaded areas.
A shrub with good access to sunlight is taller than other shrubs located in shaded areas.
A corn plant is the same height as another corn plant of a different variety.
A corn plant is the same height as another corn plant of a different variety.
The example that best describes the influence of genetic factors is:
The adult offspring of a pair of deer is shorter than its parents and obtained fewer nutrients when it was younger.
The example that best describes the influence of genetic factors is:
The adult offspring of a pair of deer is shorter than its parents and obtained fewer nutrients when it was younger.
To determine which example best describes the influence of genetic factors, we need to look for characteristics that are inherited and influenced by genes. In this example, the adult offspring of a pair of deer is shorter than its parents. This suggests that there is a genetic factor contributing to the height of the deer. Additionally, the offspring obtained fewer nutrients when it was younger, which could also be influenced by genetic factors that affect the deer's ability to process and absorb nutrients.
The other examples provided do not necessarily imply a strong influence of genetic factors. The first example of a horse being the same size as its parents and similar to other horses of the same breed can be attributed to both genetic factors and environmental factors, such as nutrition and exercise. The second example of a shrub being taller due to good access to sunlight is primarily influenced by environmental factors rather than genetics. The last example of two corn plants being the same height does not provide information about the influence of genetic factors since they could be of the same variety or have other similar traits.