Imagine that you are growing a plant. You are told that, depending on environmental factors (e.g. sunlight, water, etc.), you can expect it to grow between 6 and 10 feet tall. This is most similar to which concept?
A)genetic determinism
B)reaction range
C)phenotypic expression
D)genotypic expression
E)alleles

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The concept of a reaction range in genetics refers to the range of potential phenotypes (observable characteristics) that could result from a genotype (genetic makeup) in response to varying environmental conditions. In this scenario, the plant's potential height of 6 to 10 feet depending on environmental factors like sunlight and water is a perfect example of a reaction range, where the genetic potential (to grow to a certain height) is expressed within a range depending on environmental influences.

Imagine That You Are Growing a Plant