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The mathematical equation for heritability is H2= VG / VP. ( or H2 = VG / (VG...

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The mathematical equation for heritability isH2= VG / VP. ( or H2 =VG / (VG + VE).Explain the meaning of the heritability of a traitin a population. Explain the conditions that exist in a populationwhen H2 = 0. Explain the conditions that exist in apopulation when    H2 = 1. For mosttraits in real populations is heritability usually at either ofthese extremes? Explain

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In this equation H2 denotes heritability and it is based on ratio between genotypic variance VG and phenotypic variance VP phenotypic variance further depends on genetic makeup and    See Answer
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