The study of the effects of environment upon genes is called ________. Environment could mean internal and external environment.
A. Polygenetics (poly-meaning "many")
B. Epigenetics (epi- meaning "upon")
C. Envirogenetics
D. cytogenetics
Answer: B. Epigenetics (epi- meaning "upon")
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