Three plants are grown in the same environmental conditions with equal sunlight, water, and 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?(1 point)

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

Genetic factors caused environmental changes that caused the differences in flower color.
Genetic factors caused environmental changes that caused the differences in flower color.

Genetic factors caused the differences in flower color.
Genetic factors caused the differences in flower color.

Environmental conditions caused the differences in flower color.

Answer 1

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

Genetic factors caused the differences in flower color.

Since all plants were grown under the same environmental conditions, the differences in flower color are most likely attributed to their genetic makeup rather than environmental influences.