If a trait has a high heritability, then adopted children are more likely to share the trait with
A) their biological parents.
B) their adoptive parents.
C) schoolmates.
D) other adopted children.

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A trait with high heritability means that a significant portion of the variation in the trait is due to genetic factors. Therefore, adopted children are more likely to share the trait with their biological parents, who share genetic material, rather than their adoptive parents or other environmental factors.

If a Trait Has a High Heritability, Then Adopted Children