To Quantify the Environmental Contribution of a Behavioral Trait,scientists Turn

Question

To quantify the environmental contribution of a behavioral trait,scientists turn to ____.
A) whole genome sequencing
B) heritability
C) genome wide association studies
D) analysis of innate behaviors
E) SNP and haplotype analyses

Accepted Answer

Heritability is the measure of the proportion of the variation in a particular trait that can be attributed to genetic factors. By comparing the heritability of a trait to its environmental contribution, scientists can determine the relative impact of genetic and environmental factors on the expression of the trait.