The heritability for human traits, such as nearsightedness, _____.
A) is the same in every culture
B) can differ between cultures
C) is not influenced by cultural factors
D) will always be different between cultures

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Heritability can vary between different cultures due to differences in environmental factors and gene-environment interactions. For example, nearsightedness may be more heritable in cultures with high levels of education and reading, as these activities may put more strain on the eyes.

The Heritability for Human Traits, Such as Nearsightedness, _____