How do epigenetic traits differ from traditional genetic traits, such as the dif

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How do epigenetic traits differ from traditional genetic traits, such as the differences in color and shape of peas that Mendel studied? Phenotype is stably inherited by offspring. Phenotype is not transmitted to offspring. New phenotype involves changes to the DNA sequence. New phenotype is caused by modifications to chromatin. Phenotype can be influenced by environmental factors. Which of the above choices is correct? How do epigenetic traits differ from traditional genetic traits, such as the differences in color and shape of peas that Mendel studied? Phenotype is stably inherited by offspring. Phenotype is not transmitted to offspring. New phenotype involves changes to the DNA sequence. New phenotype is caused by modifications to chromatin. Phenotype can be influenced by environmental factors.

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a. Phenotype is stably inherited by offspring.

An epigenetic trait is characterized by the stable inheritance of phenotype by the offspring resulting from chromosomal changes but not due to alterations in DNA sequence.

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