Suppose that adopted children are more similar to their biological parents than their adoptive parents in their preferences for a flavor of ice cream. Which statement is true in this circumstance?
A) Heritability of this trait is high.
B) Preferences for ice cream are determined solely by the environment.
C) Flavors of ice cream are naturally selected.
D) Heritability of this trait is low.

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If adopted children are more similar to their biological parents in their preferences for ice cream flavor, it suggests that there is a significant genetic component to this trait. This means that heritability, or the extent to which genes influence the trait, is high.

Suppose That Adopted Children Are More Similar to Their Biological