Nature Vs. Nurture Flashcards
1
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Genotype
A
Genetic code for an organism
2
Q
Phenotype
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Observable characteristics that result from the interaction between gender and the environment
3
Q
Epigenetics
A
Changes in the expression and observation of genes that are not the result of changes in DNA
4
Q
Mutation
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Heritable change in DNA
5
Q
What are microduplications and microdeletions?
A
Parts of a gene that might appear or not across generations
Duplication: autism
Deletion: schizophrenia
6
Q
Darwin’s 5 facts and 3 inferences
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Differences resulting in natural selection
7
Q
Contributing factors to evolution
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Selection pressure, reproductive fitness, subtle changes over many generations, changes in genes/gene pools/ gene expression
8
Q
What is one benefit of preparedness?
A
Memory, easy responses to threats
