An Organism Inherits Genetic Information from Its Parents, but It

question 28

Multiple Choice

An organism inherits genetic information from its parents, but it is also influenced by its environment. The ability of plants to alter their form in response to local environmental conditions is referred to as

• A)morphological differences.
• B)genetic influences.
• C)environmental pressures.
• D)phenotypic or developmental plasticity.
• E)adaptability.

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Definitions:

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