A trait is an organism is influenced by ________________.

Paternal DNA only

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Maternal DNA only

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Both maternal and paternal DNA

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Neither by paternal nor by maternal DNA

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Solution

The correct option is C Both maternal and paternal DNA
Traits refers to inherent characteristics of an organism that is transferred from one generation to another.
These traits are carried with the genes which are units of heredity. Genes are composed of DNA as the genetic material.
Both parents contribute equally for genetic material for their child.
so, the correct answer is,Trait in an organism is influenced by both maternal and paternal DNA.

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