As mentioned in the video, the environment can also affect an organism’s traits. The example of nourishment was used in the case for Spike, as this could affect his growth and size. This can also occur in humans. UV light was not mentioned in the video. How could UV light potentially affect an organism’s trait? Provide one example.

Answer 1

UV light can potentially affect an organism's trait by causing mutations in its DNA. For example, prolonged exposure to UV light can result in a higher likelihood of developing skin cancer in humans. This is because UV light can damage the DNA in skin cells, leading to mutations that can eventually result in the uncontrolled growth of cancerous cells.