Heritability is a measure of the:
A)extent to which a trait is passed from parent to offspring.
B)proportion of a trait that is determined by genes rather than by the environment.
C)proportion of total variation in a trait that is due to genetic differences among individuals within a population.
D)extent to which a trait exhibits regression toward the mean in a population.
E)norm of reaction of a trait.

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Heritability is specifically defined as the proportion of total variation in a trait within a population that is attributable to genetic differences among individuals. This concept does not directly measure how a trait is passed from parent to offspring, nor does it solely focus on the genetic determination of a trait without considering environmental influences. It also does not directly relate to regression toward the mean or the norm of reaction of a trait.

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