When we say that a trait is deeply canalized, we mean that ______.
a. the gene that controls this trait can be expected to produce a wide range of possible developmental outcomes
b. this trait will always be passed along to a person’s children and appear in their phenotype
c. we will see the expected developmental outcome from that gene under all but the most extreme conditions
d. the trait is very easily influenced by environmental conditions and life circumstances
Ans: C
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