Researchers Studying Epigenetic Changes in Animals Find That

question 11

Multiple Choice

Researchers studying epigenetic changes in animals find that

• A) paternal behavior can permanently affect the behavior of the offspring.
• B) parental behavior does not affect the behavior of the offspring.
• C) only genetics determines the adult behavior of the offspring.
• D) maternal behavior can permanently affect the behavior of the offspring.
• E) the behavior of an offspring is most influenced by the behavior of their siblings.

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