Imagining What It Would Be Like to Be a Movie

question 9

Multiple Choice

Imagining what it would be like to be a movie star is an example of a(n) ________ process of development.

• A)biological
• B)socioemotional
• C)cognitive
• D)integrative

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Definitions:

Quantitative Trait Locus (QTL)

Quantitative trait locus (QTL) is a stretch of DNA that is correlated with variation in a phenotypic trait. These regions contain genes, or are linked to genes, that contribute to population differences in a phenotype.

Phenotypic Trait

An observable and measurable characteristic of an organism, which can result from its genetic makeup and environmental influences.

DNA

DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is a molecule that contains the instructions an organism needs to develop, live, and reproduce.

Population Differences

Variations in genetic makeup, traits, or behaviors among different groups within a species, often due to environmental factors or genetic drift.