Which most completely describes the circumstances under which yarrow will alter its phenotype?

A. Temperature, soil conditions, and water conditions
B. Soil conditions only
C. Being produced by sexual versus asexual reproduction
D. Water conditions only
E. Asexual reproduction, soil conditions, and water conditions


Answer: A

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