Which example best describes the influence of genetic factors?
Options:
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.
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
The example that best describes the influence of genetic factors is:
B) 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.
This example most closely demonstrates the role of inheritance, as horses of the same breed share genetic traits, including those affecting size and height, that have been passed down from the parents. Environmental factors may also influence growth, but the genetic similarities suggest a strong genetic component to the size and height of the horse.