The heritability coefficient is used to estimate
A)the extent to which variation in a group of people can be accounted for by genetic factors
B)the extent to which variation in a group of people can be accounted for by environmental factors
C)the probability that a person will share a given gene with his or her parents
D)the probability that a person will share a given gene with a sibling

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The heritability coefficient is a measure used in genetics to estimate the proportion of observed variation in a particular trait (as seen in a population) that can be attributed to inherited genetic factors, rather than environmental influences.

The Heritability Coefficient Is Used to Estimate