Which Is a Correct Statement About Human Genetics

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Multiple Choice

Which is a correct statement about human genetics?

• A) Genes alone determine most human characteristics.
• B) Genes that determine height and skin color interact in a nonadditive fashion.
• C) When one dominant gene determines a trait,the gene is said to act in a nonadditive fashion.
• D) The sum total of all the genes present in an individual form the phenotype.

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Definitions:

Arcuate Nucleus

The Arcuate Nucleus is a collection of neurons in the hypothalamus with roles in regulating appetite, metabolism, and other physiological functions.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for the production of many of the body’s essential hormones, regulating vital functions including temperature, hunger, and thirst.

Located Within

Situated or existing in the interior or inside part of something.

Blood Glucose

The main type of sugar found in the blood and the body's main source of energy.