Dr Cho wants to know if differences in the growth rate of fish are based on genetics or the environment. He buys two fish. Fish 1 is fed every day, while fish 2 is fed every other day. At the end of a month, fish 1 is nearly 15 per cent larger than fish 2). Considering the fish have a nearly identical genetic makeup, what can Dr Cho conclude?
A)Environmental changes can account for all the differences in growth rate.
B)Genetic influences must account for a majority of the differences in growth rate.
C)Environmental conditions were more favourable for fish 2.
D)Differences in growth rate cannot be determined by this simple experiment.

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Since the fish have a nearly identical genetic makeup, the most logical explanation for the difference in growth rate is environmental factors, specifically the feeding schedule in this case. Therefore, Dr Cho can conclude that environmental changes can account for all the differences in growth rate.

Dr Cho Wants to Know If Differences in the Growth