alleryEven perfect nutrition cannot raise height beyond the limit set by:
Afamily income
Binherited genes
Cschool meals
Dage of parents
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. inherited genes
1. Genes set the limit of development.
2. A person with 'short' height genes, even in a very good nutritional environment, will never grow taller than average.
3. Good nutrition helps her reach her limit but cannot lift the limit.
_Source: NCERT Class XI Psychology, Ch 3 Human Development, "FACTORS INFLUENCING DEVELOPMENT", p. 42_
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