What is the total phenotypic variance for a wheat population if the environmental variance is 12.3 days² and the genetic variance is 3.7 days²?
A) 12.3 days²
B) 3.7 days²
C) 16.0 days²
D) 45.5 days²
E) 8.6 days²

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The total phenotypic variance (VP) is the sum of genetic variance (VG) and environmental variance (VE), therefore:
VP = VG + VE 
VP = 3.7 days² + 12.3 days²
VP = 16.0 days²

What Is the Total Phenotypic Variance for a Wheat Population