If genetically different strains of corn are grown in a greenhouse and subject to identical environmental conditions, then differences in height would be due to genetic differences and the heritability measure would:
A)be 100%.
B)be 0%.
C)indicate that the environment has no effect on inheritance of the trait.
D)suggest that the genotypic differences have no effect on the inheritance of the trait.
E)None of the answer options is correct.

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If genetically different strains of corn are grown under identical environmental conditions, any differences in height can be attributed solely to genetics. Therefore, the heritability measure would be 100%, indicating that variation in height is entirely due to genetic factors.

If Genetically Different Strains of Corn Are Grown in a Greenhouse