Question

two plants have identical genes because they were produced through asexual reproduction. the plants were grown in different areas of a garden. one of the plants has purple flowers, and the other has pink flowers.
the difference in flower color between the plants is most likely due to which type of factor?
choose 1 answer:
a genetic factor
an environmental factor

Explanation:

Since the two plants have identical genes (produced via asexual reproduction), genetic factors (like different alleles) are ruled out. The only remaining factor for the flower - color difference is the environment as they were grown in different garden areas.

Answer:

B. an environmental factor