Lecture 7 - Environmental Influences on DNA, Inheritance, and Gene Expression Flashcards
Can the environment have a direct impact on DNA?
Yes. An example of this is DNA damage caused by UV light. Another example is radioactive substances.
What is an example of how a child’s phenotype can influence their environment and vice versa.
A child with dark skin may influence how white people react to them, such as racism, the experience of racism may then influence the mental health of the child i.e the phenotype.
What are the top 10 replicated findings from behavioural genetics?
What do the top 10 replicated findings of behavioural genetics show?
They show that there is a clear interplay between genetics and the environment on development and behaviour.
What is overnutrition?
Overnutrition is a form of malnutrition and is when an excess of nutrition is consumed and it begins to have negative impacts on development and/or health, such as obesity. It is prevalent in high income countries.
