Three plants are grown in the same enviromental conditions with equal sunlight, water, and the space to grow. One plant grew to have a purple flower while the other two grew white flowers. WHat is the most likely conclusion that can be made for the change in flower color?

Question

Environmental factors caused a genetic mutation that caused the differences in flower color.

Genetic factors caused the differences in flower color.

Environmental conditions caused the differences in flower color.

Genetic factors caused environmental changes that caused difference in flower color

Answer 1

The most likely conclusion that can be drawn for the change in flower color is:

Genetic factors caused the differences in flower color.

Since all three plants were grown in the same environmental conditions (with equal sunlight, water, and space), the differences in flower color are most likely attributable to genetic variability rather than environmental factors.