Define the term broad-sense heritability (H2). What is implied by a relatively high value of H2? Express aspects of broad-sense heritability in equation form

What will be an ideal response?


Broad-sense heritability (H2 ) refers to the degree to which phenotypic variation is due to genetic factors. A very high value of H2 indicates that the environment had a relatively low impact on phenotypic variation. VP = VE + VG + VGE.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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What does each different band on a DNA fingerprint represent?

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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