Many studies have been conducted on the heritability of obesity. With fairly strong consistency they indicate that the heritability of this trait is about:
A) 0.1
B) 0.3
C) 0.5
D) 0.7
E) 0.9

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Studies indicate that the heritability of obesity is about 0.7, which means that about 70% of the variation in obesity can be attributed to genetics. This does not mean that obesity is solely determined by genes, as environmental factors such as diet and exercise also play a role.

Many Studies Have Been Conducted on the Heritability of Obesity