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The fact that a trait such as height in humans varies over a wide range of values is due to

A. epistasis.
B. expressivity.
C. discrete and qualitative genomic variation.
D. multiple alleles and the environmental influences on the expression of these genes.
E. penetrance.

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The correct answer is C

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the research results, approximately 80 percent of the variations in human heigth is due to the geneteic differences that are inherited. Other factors that impact height are environment, upbringing and the diet of the person. I hope this answer helps.

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