Genes codes for specific traits in living organisms. alleles are different versions of a particular gene, and they are responsible for

a.) environmentally induced mutations.
b.) changes in weather and climate.
c.) variations in inherited characteristics.
d.) acquired characteristics, such as scars.
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The correct answer for the blank is- C.) variations in inherited characteristics.

Alleles cane be described as the variant/ alternative form of a genes that corresponds to specific phenotypic trait ( morphological for of an organism).

For a particular gene, primarily there can be two variants that is dominant and recessive allele. They are responsible for variations in inherited characteristic ( for instance, two copies of recessive allele will exhibit a different trait in the individual as compared to inheritance of a dominant allele).

Thus, option C) is the right answer.