Variation among individuals that is due to variation in factors other than environmental influences is called ________.
A) phenotypic variation
B) genetic variation
C) broad-sense heritability
D) narrow-sense heritability

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Genetic variation refers to the variation in traits that is due to genetic differences among individuals. This variation is heritable and can be passed down from parents to offspring. Phenotypic variation refers to the variation that is observable in traits and can be due to both genetic and environmental influences. Broad-sense heritability refers to the proportion of phenotypic variation that can be attributed to genetic variation, whereas narrow-sense heritability refers to the proportion of phenotypic variation that can be attributed to additive genetic variation.

Variation Among Individuals That Is Due to Variation in Factors