A Trait Caused by an Environmental Influence That Appears to Be

question 14

Multiple Choice

A trait caused by an environmental influence that appears to be inherited is

• A) pleiotropic.
• B) a phenocopy.
• C) incompletely penetrant.
• D) multigenic.
• E) completely lethal.

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Definitions:

Grains

Seeds of grasses cultivated for food, a staple in many diets around the world, such as wheat, rice, and corn.

Vegetables

Various plant parts consumed by humans as food including leaves, roots, flowers, seeds, and stalks.

Fruits

The seed-bearing structures of flowering plants that are often sweet or sour and consumed as food.

Olive Oil

A healthy fat obtained from olives, known for its heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and antioxidants.