Question

the dogs traits are most likely due to which of the following?
choose 1 answer:
a only genetic factors, such as which genes the dog inherited from its parents
b only environmental factors, such as how much food the dog eats
c a combination of genetic and environmental factors
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Explanation:

In biology, an organism's traits are influenced by both genetic factors (inherited genes) and environmental factors. Genetic factors provide the blueprint, but the environment can affect how those genes are expressed. For example, a dog's breed (genetic) influences its general size range, but diet (environmental) can affect its actual weight within that range.

Answer:

C. a combination of genetic and environmental factors