Which of the Following Is True

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true?

• A) Genetic adaptations may be passed down to subsequent generations.
• B) Developmental adjustments, but NOT transgenerational epigenetic changes, may be passed down to subsequent generations.
• C) Epigenetic changes, but NOT genetic adaptations, may be passed down to subsequent generations.
• D) Neither epigenetic changes nor genetic adaptations may be passed down to subsequent generations.
• E) Epigenetic changes and developmental adjustments are both passed down to subsequent generations.

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Definitions:

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