Influences: Heredity and Environment · CDP

Which scenario best demonstrates gene–environment interaction in child growth?

  1. A child with genetic predisposition for tall stature remains short due to chronic malnutrition
  2. All tall parents produce tall children regardless of nutrition
  3. Nutrition does not affect children’s height at all
  4. Only genetic disorders influence final height
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Correct answer: A child with genetic predisposition for tall stature remains short due to chronic malnutrition

This scenario shows how environmental conditions (malnutrition) can suppress the genetic potential (predisposition for tall stature), illustrating gene–environment interaction.

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