Martin has the genotype to grow to be 6'3" tall, but his family is poor and he is malnourished as a child. As a result, he only grows to be 5'11". The difference between Martin's genotype and his phenotype can be explained by the concept of __________

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The concept of multifactorial inheritance involves the interaction of both genetic and environmental factors in determining a trait. In this case, Martin's genetic potential for height (genotype) was impacted by his environment (malnourishment), resulting in a difference between his potential height and his actual height (phenotype).

Martin Has the Genotype to Grow to Be 6'3" Tall