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Based on epigenetic studies, what is the most logical conclusion regarding the historical 'nature versus nurture' debate?
- 1'Nurture' is a biological illusion, as the underlying DNA sequence remains an unchangeable blueprint regardless of environmental interaction.
- 2The debate is fundamentally obsolete, as environmental experiences directly and materially shape genetic expression, blurring the lines between the two concepts.✓
- 3'Nature' is entirely irrelevant, as epigenetics proves that environmental 'nurture' is the sole determinant of an organism's phenotype.
- 4The debate can only be resolved by proving that epigenetic marks are consistently erased during mammalian germline reprogramming.
Correct answer
The debate is fundamentally obsolete, as environmental experiences directly and materially shape genetic expression, blurring the lines between the two concepts.
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