The Hereditary Unit That Transmits and Determines One's Characteristics or Hereditary

question 2

Multiple Choice

The hereditary unit that transmits and determines one's characteristics or hereditary traits is the:

• A)gamete.
• B)gonad.
• C)gene.
• D)genome.

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Definitions:

Imprinting

A form of rapid learning that occurs in some animals and birds shortly after birth or hatching, allowing them to recognize a parent or follow an object.

Sexual Maturity

The stage in development when an individual becomes capable of reproductive sexual activity.

Conflict Behavior

Actions taken in response to perceived disagreements, competition, or threats, often resulting in confrontational or competitive interactions.

Successive Ambivalent Behavior

A pattern of behavior where an individual alternates between contrasting emotional responses or actions towards the same stimulus or situation.