The Role of Environmental Factors on Gene Expression Is Illustrated

question 78

Multiple Choice

The role of environmental factors on gene expression is illustrated by

• A) the varying plant height of genetically identical yarrow plants when grown at different elevations.
• B) the flower color of hydrangeas grown in soils of differing pH.
• C) the depression response that some persons make to very stressful situations.
• D) the fur pattern of Himalayan rabbits.
• E) all of these.

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Phonological

Relating to the system of sounds in a language and the rules governing their production and combination.

Self-Contradiction

A statement or proposition that contradicts or denies itself, lacking consistency.

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The circumstances or criteria that must be met for a statement, proposition, or belief to be considered true.

Phonology

The branch of linguistics that deals with the systematic organization of sounds in languages.