Question

paolo hypothesizes that thick leg muscles are an inherited trait in dogs. he collects data about several dogs. the data show that dogs that live outdoors have thicker leg muscles than dogs that live indoors. what should paolo conclude?
○ inheritance of thick leg muscles is associated with coat thickness.
○ inheritance alone may not account for thick leg muscles.
○ dogs that have thick leg muscles require more exercise.
○ dogs that inherit thick leg muscles may not survive indoors.

Explanation:

Paolo hypothesized thick leg muscles are inherited, but data shows outdoor dogs (more exercise) have thicker muscles. So inheritance alone may not explain it—environmental factors (like exercise from outdoor living) could also play a role. Other options: no coat thickness data (first), data doesn't say thick - muscled dogs need more exercise (third), or about survival (fifth).

Answer:

B. Inheritance alone may not account for thick leg muscles.