Answer: E) Certain environments can lead to an increased risk of developing certain diseases.
Explanation: This is the most logical answer since environmental factors, such as pollution, can increase one's risk of developing certain diseases.
A. is incorrect because genetic factors are not the only things that affect individual health. One's environment also factors in. If one lives a healthy lifestyle, they can help prevent themselves from developing disease that are more "encouraged" by their genes. An example would be a genetic trait that increases one's risk for heart disease. One can work to avoid heart disease by utilizing a healthier lifestyle.
B. is wrong because environmental factors play an equal role in determining if one will develop some genetically linked diseases.
C. is incorrect because as it stands, one cannot control their genetic traits.
D. is incorrect because some diseases, such as cystic fibrosis and sickle cell anemia are genetically inherited diseases which cannot be prevented by environmental factors. This is not to say that environmental factors are independent of all genetically linked diseases, but not all diseases can be prevented by environmental factors.
