correct answer is d. all plants and animals in grand canyon
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<span>Gene
expression is taking place when chromatin is less condensed. Highly compacted
chromatin is not accessible to the enzymes involved in DNA transcription,
replication and repair because transcription is being inhibited or inactive. Therefore,
looser configuration permits transcription or gene expression to take place. </span>
That'd be the sepal, which is actually protected by the pedals, therefore, the answer is sepal. I hope this helps!