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The field of genetics that studies the molecular mechanisms by which environments trigger genetic expression is known as:

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Epigenetics. Quizlet has a wonderful selection of vocabulary if you plan on further studying this too.
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try 'epigenetics'
The prefix 'epi' basically means on, against, toward so this is the environment acting towards or upon the expression of genes.
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