According to epigenetic theory, environmental factors may lead to chemical processes in the body that "tag" certain genes for either activation or suppression but do not change the genetic code or DNA sequence itself. These "tags" may __________.
A. become part of the organism's genetic inheritance that is passed along to offspring, affecting the workings of genes in future generations
B. trigger the expression of psychological difficulties in the individual but not his or her offspring
C. cause irreversible brain damage
D. serve to inoculate future generations from inheriting malignant traits
Answer: A
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