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Chapter 11.5, Problem 1CSC
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To explain: The way in which other traits are significantly influenced by the environment and by the alleles of other genes that are individual inherits like for example Marfan disease.
Introduction: The environment has a role in the occurrence of various diseases, which includes various factors such as polluted water, air, metal toxicity, poor health and hygiene, and effect of ultra-violet and infra-red radiations on the human body. The diseases like cancer are also caused due to the effect of chemicals, radiations, and due to infection caused by virus and bacteria.
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