The term for gene variants that can arise before or after birth, or be inherited from parents, is ________

a. epigenetics.
b. mutation.
c. RNA manipulation.
d. DNA distortion.


Answer: b

Psychology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

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Psychology

According to the philosophy of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), the only way to control alcohol intake is to:

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Psychology