Which example best describes the influence of genetic factors?(1 point)
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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.
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 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.
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 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 best example that describes the influence of genetic factors is the fourth option: 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.
To understand why this is the best example, we need to examine the concept of genetic factors. Genetic factors refer to the genes inherited from parents, which play a significant role in determining various traits and characteristics in an organism.
In this example, the horse is the same size as its parents, indicating that it has inherited certain genes that determine its size. Additionally, it is similar in height to other horses of the same breed, which suggests that the genetic factors characteristic of that breed influence its height as well. These similarities in size and height among horses of the same breed highlight the strong influence of genetic factors on their physical characteristics.