Question

different phenotypes produced for the same genotype due to environmental variation is called ______. multiple choice

• heritability
• quantitative inheritance
• phenotypic plasticity
• pleiotropy

Explanation:

Heritability refers to the proportion of phenotypic variation due to genetic factors, not environmental effects. Quantitative inheritance involves traits controlled by multiple genes, not environmental-induced phenotype changes. Phenotypic plasticity is defined as the ability of a single genotype to produce different phenotypes in response to environmental variations, matching the question's description. Pleiotropy is when one gene affects multiple phenotypes, unrelated to environmental influences here.

Answer:

phenotypic plasticity