Compare the contributions of genes and learning to instinctive behavior and learned behavior

What will be an ideal response?


As part of development our genes preprogram instinctive behavior. Together with the basic structure and function of our bodies they form a base that allows us to gather and process information about the external environment. As we learn, we add new behavior to this base.

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Evolution at the genomic level involves changes in

A. chromosome structure and number. B. sequences of amino acids in proteins. C. sequences of nucleotides in RNA molecules. D. incorporation of new organelles such as the mitochondrion. E. DNA and histone relationships.

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The smallest chemical units of matter are elements.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Although all of the cells in your body contain a complete set of DNA, different types of cells arise because__________.

a) different genes are switched on and off in each type of cell b) the contain different chromosomes c) they contain different genes d) none of the above

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Perfect multicollinearity is when:

A. the coefficients on two independent variables are equal. B. the r-squared coefficient is zero. C. two or more independent variables have an exact linear relationship. D. two independent variables are orthogonal.

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