Suppose that the heritability coefficient of intelligence is roughly 0.5. This means that:

A) 50% of intelligence is due to genetics, and 50% is due to environmental factors.
B) 50% of intelligence is due to genetics, and 50% is due to unspecified factors.
C) intelligence is completely determined by genes in 50% of the population.
D) about 50% of the variability in intelligence scores can be explained by genetic differences.


D) about 50% of the variability in intelligence scores can be explained by genetic differences.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A. Sex-linked genes become activated. B. The Y chromosome becomes activated. C. Sex-limited genes become activated. D. Breast growth is linked to color vision deficiency.

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a. By a class email b. On a note outside of his/her office door c. They usually do not have policies d. In the course syllabus

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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