Andre Explains That Early Malnutrition - an Environmental Condition -

question 64

Multiple Choice

Andre explains that early malnutrition - an environmental condition - actually may change the way that genes express themselves. In other words, starvation turns some genes "off" and others "on," thereby influencing genetic processes. The central argument that Andre is making emphasizes the basic idea of:

• A) epigenetics
• B) polygenic inheritance
• C) incomplete dominance
• D) recombinant processes

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Definitions:

Susceptibility

The state of being likely to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing or condition.

Serious Illness

A health condition that poses a significant threat to an individual's life or well-being, often requiring extensive medical care or intervention.

School-Age Children

Children who are in the age range typically associated with attending elementary and middle school, roughly ages 6 through 12.

Increased Emphasis

A situation in which greater importance or priority is placed on a particular matter or aspect.