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BIO 201 Genetics 1 Objective Question
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Which statement correctly distinguishes heritable genetic traits from non-heritable genetic conditions?
Options
A Heritable traits are encoded by somatic mutations, whereas non-heritable traits are germline mutations
B All heritable traits are genetic, but not all genetic conditions are heritable across generations
Correct Answer
C Non-heritable traits do not involve genes at any stage of cellular life
D Heritable traits are solely caused by environmental lifestyle factors
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A genetic condition may arise from somatic mutations that cannot be transmitted to offspring; hence, all heritable traits are genetic, but not all genetic conditions are heritable.

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Question Info

Course: BIO 201
Topic: Genetics 1
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 208 of 285
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