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Two individuals with different alleles for the height gene (one efficient enzyme-producing allele, one less efficient) would be expected to differ in

Question
Two individuals with different alleles for the height gene (one efficient enzyme-producing allele, one less efficient) would be expected to differ in
eye colour only, with no effect on height
the amount of growth hormone produced and therefore potentially their height
their species classification
their capacity to reproduce at all
Answer
the amount of growth hormone produced and therefore potentially their height
Detailed Explanation
Different alleles affecting enzyme efficiency would likely lead to different hormone levels and, consequently, different heights.
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