Which of These Statements About the Effect of Environment on Gene

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements about the effect of environment on gene expression is false?

• A) Signal molecules produced by one cell can affect gene expression in other cells.
• B) The environment that can affect a gene only refers to conditions immediately surrounding the cell.
• C) Genes in one part of an organism can be exposed to different environments than other parts.
• D) Some phenotypic traits are relatively unaffected by differences in environmental conditions.

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Definitions:

Degeneration

The process of deterioration or decline in physical, mental, or moral qualities.

Conditioned Salivation

A reflex response where salivation is triggered by a stimulus that previously was associated with the presentation of food, famously studied by Pavlov.

Ivan Pavlov

A Russian physiologist known for his work in classical conditioning, demonstrating the learned response of dogs to stimuli associated with food.

Conceptualized

The process of forming a concept or idea by integrating various elements and perspectives into a coherent whole.