Genetics Flashcards
1
Q
Diathesis stress model theory
A
theory that states that individuals with certain genes like depression are more likely to develop depression when exposed to a stressful environment than those without those genes.
2
Q
What is the difference between monozygotic and fraternal twins?
A
Monozygotic: identical twins, shared one egg and one sperm
Dizygotic: fraternal twins, 2 different eggs with 2 different sperms. Share the same dna as any other sibling.
3
Q
Concordance rate
A
the percentage of twins or other blood relatives who share the same trait.
