Which of the following statements is accurate regarding etiolation and albinism?

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Etiolation cannot be reversed once it occurs.Etiolation is caused by genetic factors, whereas albinism results from physiological conditions.Etiolation is a physiological response, while albinism is determined genetically.Etiolation and albinism are identical terms describing the same phenomenon.None of the above.

Explanation

Etiolation is a physiological adaptation plants undergo when grown in the absence of light, characterized by elongated stems and pale color, and it can be reversed upon exposure to light. In contrast, albinism is a genetic condition resulting in the absence of pigment, which is not reversible. Therefore, etiolation is physiological, whereas albinism is genetic.