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Genetic correlation

Last Updated: February 05, 2007

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The extent of similarity between two traits (raging from 11 to +1) due solely to genetic influences. Two traits can be controlled by the same genes. Positive genetic correlation indicates that selection for one trait will result in a positive, correlated response in another trait.

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