The following variances were calculated for two traits in a herd of hogs.

Trait	VP	VG	VA
Back fat	28.9	13.7	7.98
Body length	49.1	27.2	12.4

Part A

Calculate broad-sense (H² ) heritability for back fat in this herd.

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Part B

Calculate broad-sense (H² ) heritability for body length in this herd.

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Part C

Calculate narrow-sense (h² ) heritability for back fat in this herd.

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Part D

Calculate narrow-sense (h² ) heritability for body length in this herd.

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Part E

Which of the two traits will respond best to selection by a breeder?

	back fat
	body length

Answer rating: 100% (QA)

Part A Calculate broadsense H2 heritability for back fat in this herd The broadsense heritability H2 of back fat in this herd can be calculated using ... View the full answer