Genes Have Their Effects on the Proteins and Enzymes Produced

question 38

Essay

Genes have their effects on the proteins and enzymes produced by the cell.Yet,there appear to be genetic influences on behavior.Take some example of a behavior or a behavioral disorder,and explain how genes operating at a cellular level could have any effect at the behavioral level.

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Definitions:

Prejudice

An unfounded or negative bias or judgment towards individuals or groups, often based on stereotypes, without knowledge of the individual circumstances.

Discrimination

Unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, sex, or disability.

Institutional Discrimination

Discrimination that has been embedded into the policies, procedures, and practices of an organization or social system, leading to disadvantages for certain groups.

Individual Discrimination

Discriminatory actions taken by an individual based on prejudice against another individual or group.