Epigenetic changes demonstrate that:
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Correct answer: Environment can affect gene expression, not DNA
Epigenetics shows how environmental factors can regulate gene activity, affecting development and behavior—highlighting complex nature–nurture interplay.
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- Which model explains development as an ongoing interaction between genes and environment throughout life?
- Hereditary factors influence all but which of these traits:
- Which of these statements aligns with the concept of phenotypic plasticity?
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