Which Statement Is TRUE

question 186

Multiple Choice

Which statement is TRUE?

• A) Mutations aside, the structure of DNA remains fixed throughout one's life.
• B) Epigenetic mechanisms can alter the expression of genes.
• C) Changes in the expression of genes can be passed on to offspring.
• D) Each gene is a segment of DNA that is the code for the production of particular proteins.

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Definitions:

Short-Term Returns

Profits or gains expected or realized over a brief period, usually less than a year.

Tax-holiday

A temporary reduction or elimination of a tax by the government to encourage investment or stimulate consumer spending.

Transnational Corporations

Large companies that operate and distribute products or services in multiple countries beyond their home base, often influencing global trade and economy.

Globalization

A political, economic, and cultural process that involves the intensification of consciousness of the world as a whole and an increased interdependence between nation-states and cultures.