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Which of the following can create changes that can influence inheritable genetic variation?
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The food a person eats.
The food a person eats.
The amount of stress a person has.
The amount of stress a person has.
The pollutants or chemicals a person is exposed to.
The pollutants or chemicals a person is exposed to.
All of the above.
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All of the above.
Explanation: pollutants/chemicals can damage DNA and cause mutations (changing the genetic sequence). Diet and stress can alter epigenetic marks (e.g., DNA methylation, histone modifications) that affect gene expression and in some cases can be passed to offspring, influencing heritable variation.
Explanation: pollutants/chemicals can damage DNA and cause mutations (changing the genetic sequence). Diet and stress can alter epigenetic marks (e.g., DNA methylation, histone modifications) that affect gene expression and in some cases can be passed to offspring, influencing heritable variation.
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