Question

select the correct answer. a child grows up with limited food and frequent illness. as a result, the child is shorter than their genetically similar peers. what does this suggest? a. environmental influence stops at birth. b. environment can influence physical development. c. heredity is unaffected by the environment. d. genetics always overrides the environment. e. traits like height are unrelated to health.

Explanation:

The child, despite genetic similarity to peers, is shorter due to limited food and frequent illness (environmental factors). This indicates environment influences physical development.

Answer:

B. Environment can influence physical development