The Heritability of a Trait Refers to

Multiple Choice

The heritability of a trait refers to

A) how many genes are involved in its heredity.
B) the extent to which variability among people on the trait is explained by genetic factors.
C) the percentage of genes involved in its heredity.
D) the percentage of people who show an inheritance for the trait.
E) the extent to which similarity among people on the traits is explained by environmental factors.