Question

Which statement is true?(1 point)
Responses

Epigenetic changes can be explained by DNA sequence, but genetic changes cannot.
Epigenetic changes can be explained by DNA sequence, but genetic changes cannot.

Genetic and epigenetic changes can be explained by DNA sequence.
Genetic and epigenetic changes can be explained by DNA sequence.

Epigenetic changes cannot be explained by DNA sequence, but genetic changes can.
Epigenetic changes cannot be explained by DNA sequence, but genetic changes can.

Genetic and epigenetic changes cannot be explained by DNA sequence.

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The true statement is:

"Epigenetic changes cannot be explained by DNA sequence, but genetic changes can."

Genetic changes refer to alterations in the DNA sequence itself, such as mutations or variations in genes. These changes can be explained by the DNA sequence. On the other hand, epigenetic changes involve modifications that affect gene expression without changing the DNA sequence, such as DNA methylation and histone modification. These epigenetic changes are not directly explained by the underlying DNA sequence.