Epigenetics means that a trait _____.
A) is determined by genes alone
B) is determined by the environment alone
C) is determined by genes and the environment
D) is determined by genes more than the environment

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Epigenetics refers to the study of changes in gene expression that are not caused by changes in the DNA sequence. These changes can be caused by environmental factors, such as diet, stress, and toxins, as well as by other factors such as age and disease. Thus, epigenetics shows that many traits are determined by a combination of genes and environment, rather than one or the other alone.

Epigenetics Means That a Trait _____