The concept of an epigenetic effect suggests that genes

A) outweigh the potential impact of socialization.
B) interact with the environment to cause or avoid causing an illness.
C) mutate at different rates in different populations.
D) Mutate in different ways in different populations.
E) Can be modified in laboratories to prevent disease.

Epigenetic Effect

Biological changes that influence gene expression without altering the DNA sequence, often in response to environmental factors, which can affect an organism's development and traits.

Genes

The basic physical and functional units of heredity, made up of DNA, that determine the characteristics of an organism.

Environment

encompasses all the external physical and biological factors influencing an organism or community, including natural and built environments.