When Tara states that she is fascinated by the way the environment affects the expression of genetic characteristics, Devin suggests she explore the field of:
A)genetics.
B)development psychology.
C)epigenetics.
D)biopsychology.

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Epigenetics is the study of how environmental factors can influence gene expression without altering the underlying DNA sequence. Tara's interest in the interaction between the environment and genetic characteristics aligns with the field of epigenetics. The other choices, genetics, developmental psychology, and biopsychology, while related to genetics and behavior, do not specifically address the interaction between environment and gene expression.

When Tara States That She Is Fascinated by the Way