Andre explains that early malnutrition – an environmental condition – actually may change the way that genes express themselves. In other words, starvation turns some genes "off" and others "on," thereby influencing genetic processes
The central argument that Andre is making emphasizes the basic idea of:
a. epigenetics
b. polygenic inheritance
c. incomplete dominance
d. recombinant processes
a
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a. work in "real life" settings—such as in workplaces, schools, or zoos b. focus on concrete problems—such as how to boost literacy rates or how to increase water conservation c. seek to "test out," or apply, others' theories rather than develop their own theories d. study the process of research itself—how researchers go about selecting research questions, conducting studies, and reporting findings
Chromosomes consist of large, double-stranded molecules of ____
a. deoxyribonucleic acid b. ribonucleic acid c. autosomal genes d. recombination genes
When engaging in the attribution process, the actor’s focus tends to be on ____.?
a. ?the actor b. ?the observer c. ?the environment d. ?themselves
Physical punishment of children is also known as __________.
A. neutralizing punishment B. negative punishment C. capital punishment D. corporal punishment