Imagine that researchers estimated the heritability score for Trait W to be 45%. Which statement is a correct interpretation of this estimate?
A) Differences between African Americans and European Americans on Trait W are 45% due to differences in their genetic makeup.
B) Jane Doe's level of Trait W is 45% due to her genes.
C) The amount of variation in Trait W in an entire population is 45% due to genetic factors.
D) All of these statements are correct interpretations of the estimate.
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