Why would a behavior geneticist want to conduct a selective breeding study?
A. Because he or she is interested in understanding a human's genetic makeup in order to eliminate chromosomal abnormalities.
B. Because he or she is interested in comparing twins and children who are adopted.
C. Because he or she is interested in environmental effects of animals who have chromosomal abnormalities.
D. Because he or she is interested in understanding the genetic makeup of animals to examine the influence of heredity on attributes and behavior.
Answer: D
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