As described in "The Tall and the Short of It," plasticity refers to the ability of an organism to
a. change its genetic destiny.
b. insulate itself from itsenvironment.
c. manipulate its gene for growth.
d. adapt in response to changes in the environment.
d. adapt in response to changes in the environment.
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a. Max Weber b. ?Clifford Geertz c. Edward Tylor d. Emile Durkheim
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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