5. A boy inherits genes for tallness, but his growth is

limited as a result of poor nutrition. This is an example

of

1) an inherited disorder

2) environmental influence on gene expression

3) expression of a hidden trait

4) a characteristic controlled by more than one pair

of genes

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Lauren Robles

Biology

13 November, 12:09

5. A boy inherits genes for tallness, but his growth is

limited as a result of poor nutrition. This is an example

of

1) an inherited disorder

2) environmental influence on gene expression

3) expression of a hidden trait

4) a characteristic controlled by more than one pair

of genes

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Salvatore · Answer 1

2) environmental influence on gene expression.

Explanation:

A body of a person has the ability to increase in height due to the genetic makeup but the person did not attained the height due to improper uptake of food that the requires, so due to the unavailability of food, the increase in height did not occur. This is due to the environmental conditions not the due to genetic makeup of the person. If the person eats food with sufficient nutrients, increase in height will occurs.

Aleena Williamson · Answer 2

Answer: 2

Explanation: its common sense

5. A boy inherits genes for tallness, but his growth islimited as a result of poor nutrition. This is an exampleof1) an inherited disorder2) environmental influence on gene expression3) expression of a hidden trait4) a characteristic controlled by more than one pairof genes

5. A boy inherits genes for tallness, but his growth is

limited as a result of poor nutrition. This is an example

of

1) an inherited disorder

2) environmental influence on gene expression

3) expression of a hidden trait

4) a characteristic controlled by more than one pair

of genes