Human height is a multigenic character. If the Heights of all the individuals living in a metropolis are measure and the percentages of the population belonging to a specific height are plotted as shown. Which of the plots would represent the most realistic distribution?

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Solution

The correct option is B P
Human height is a multigenic character. A maximum amount of the population will have average medium height. Hence a bell shape curve is obtained for this distribution. The percentage of individuals with extreme height is low and that with medium height will be maximum. Thus the correct answer is option A.

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