Genetically identical plant species can exhibit varying root structures depending on their environment. What is this an example of?
A) natural selection
B) parasitism
C) phenotypic plasticity
D) a mutation

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Phenotypic plasticity is the ability of an organism to change its phenotype (observable characteristics) in response to environmental factors without changing its genetic makeup. In this case, the genetically identical plant species exhibit varying root structures in response to different environmental conditions. This is an example of phenotypic plasticity.

Genetically Identical Plant Species Can Exhibit Varying Root Structures Depending