Asked by Willy Macharia on Jun 17, 2024

verifed

Verified

Heritability ratios __________ for age, but are __________ for social/economic status (SES) .

A) high; low
B) low; high
C) highly variable, highly consistent
D) highly consistent; highly variable

Heritability Ratios

A statistical estimate that indicates what portion of individual differences in a trait in a population can be attributed to genetic differences.

Social/Economic Status

A measure combining both economic situation, such as income or wealth, and social position, like education and occupation, to classify individuals or groups.

High

A state of elevated mood and energy, often the result of certain stimuli (e.g., drugs, excitement), leading to increased activity and sometimes euphoria.

  • Gain an understanding of the essential principles of genetics in the context of evolution, including the mechanisms of gene transfer and heredity.
verifed

Verified Answer

KS
Kiariun SmithJun 18, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Heritability ratios are high for age, meaning that a large proportion of variation in age is due to genetic factors. However, heritability ratios are low for social/economic status (SES), meaning that genetic factors play a relatively small role in differences in SES among individuals.