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BIO 201 Genetics 1 Objective Question
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Which statement accurately describes the relationship between genetic diseases and heritability?
Options
A All genetic diseases are heritable across generations
B All heritable traits are genetic, but not all genetic diseases are heritable
Correct Answer
C Non-heritable diseases cannot involve alterations in DNA
D Heritability is entirely independent of genetic components
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

All heritable traits involve genes, but somatic genetic conditions or non-transmissible genetic alterations mean that not all genetic diseases are heritable.

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Question Info

Course: BIO 201
Topic: Genetics 1
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 259 of 285
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