Bob's father played basketball for an NBA team. Bob is about to enter high school and doesn't think that he will need to train to become a member of the school's basketball team. He keeps telling you that his father was a great player, so he will be, too. What do you think?
A. He is correct; he will be a great basketball player no matter what he does.
B. It is unlikely that Bob has the genotype for basketball.
C. Bob might have the genotype for basketball ability, but he will need to train to become a great player.
D. Bob has also inherited the genes for superior intelligence.
Answer: C
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