Which statement by a patient indicates an understanding of why phenotypic variations in disease occur?
A) "Disease presentation is the same in all people with the same genetic mutations."
B) "Disease presentation only relies on lifestyle choices."
C) "Disease presentation is only due to environmental influences."
D) "Disease presentation usually depends on multiple genes, environment, and lifestyle."

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Phenotypic variations in disease occur due to a combination of multiple genetic factors, environmental influences, and lifestyle choices, not just one of these factors alone.

Which Statement by a Patient Indicates an Understanding of Why