The term for heredity expressed as different phenotypes in different contexts or situations is ______.
A) genetic studies
B) epigenetics
C) range of reaction
D) niche-picking

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The term for heredity expressed as different phenotypes in different contexts or situations is known as epigenetics. Epigenetic changes do not involve alterations to the DNA sequence but instead involve modifications to the structure of the DNA molecule or to the proteins with which it interacts. These modifications can affect gene expression and lead to different phenotypic outcomes in response to different environmental cues. Options A and C refer to different concepts related to genetics and its expression, while option D refers to a behavioral concept related to how an individual's choices shape their environment.

The Term for Heredity Expressed as Different Phenotypes in Different