The Study of How Gene Expression or Suppression Is Dictated

question 38

Multiple Choice

The study of how gene expression or suppression is dictated by environmental influences is called

• A)eugenics
• B)envirogenics
• C)endemics
• D)epigenetics

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Definitions:

Metacognition

Thinking about thinking, or awareness of one’s own mental processes.

Mental Processes

The internal, covert activities of our minds, such as thinking, feeling, and problem-solving.

Cognition

The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

Moral Development

The process through which individuals acquire and understand values and ethics, and how to apply them in social situations.