Which Statement About Genes Is TRUE

question 191

Multiple Choice

Which statement about genes is TRUE?

• A) Genes that are turned off by regulator genes remain off for the remainder of the person's life.
• B) Regulator genes function without input from the environment.
• C) Genes belong to extensive networks of genes and do not function in isolation.
• D) All of the statements are true.

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Definitions:

Plants

Organisms that are primarily photosynthetic and form the base of Earth's terrestrial ecosystem.

Digest

The process of breaking down food into smaller components that can be absorbed by the body.

Humans

The species Homo sapiens, characterized by bipedalism, high manual dexterity, and advanced cognitive abilities leading to the development of complex tools and society.

Cellulose

A complex carbohydrate that forms the primary structural component of plant cell walls.