Which of the following statements on heritability is true?
A) Heritability is a measure of the genetic contribution to a particular trait for an individual.
B) The best way to estimate heritability is to study blood relatives who share a particular trait.
C) An estimate of heritability will apply regardless of environment.
D) Heritability can help explain differences within groups.

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Heritability measures the proportion of variation in a trait within a population that is due to genetic differences, helping to explain differences within groups.

Which of the Following Statements on Heritability Is True