When an Oncologist Is Discussing the Degree to Which an Organism's

question 11

Multiple Choice

When an oncologist is discussing the degree to which an organism's development is contingent on its environment, which of the following is the oncologist explaining?

• A) Transgenerational inheritance
• B) Epigenetics
• C) Histone modification
• D) Developmental plasticity

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Definitions:

Marginal Social Benefit

The additional benefit to society as a whole from the consumption or production of one more unit of a good or service.

Pollution Emission

The release of pollutants into the environment, often as a byproduct of industrial processes or vehicle operation.

Pollution Reduction

The process or policies aimed at decreasing the amount of pollutants released into the environment to improve environmental health and quality.

Pollution Permits

are allowances given to companies that limit the amount of pollution they are authorized to emit, which can be bought, sold, or traded, hence providing an economic incentive to reduce pollution.