Scientists Have Long Been Interested in Differences Between Dogs and Wolves

question 6

Multiple Choice

Scientists have long been interested in differences between dogs and wolves in their social behavior toward humans. Dogs and wolves share a common ancestor. In trying to understand the differences, a researcher analyzed data collected from 18 domesticated dogs and 10 wolves that had been raised by humans. If she discovered that the degree of social relationship a dog exhibited toward humans was positively correlated with a chemical modification of a part of a chromosome rather than what alleles a dog had, this would be an example of ________.

• A)pleiotropy
• B)incomplete dominance
• C)epigenetics
• D)polygenic inheritance

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Definitions:

Studies

Systematic investigations intended to establish facts, principles, and generalized knowledge.

Descriptive Research

A research method aimed at describing characteristics of the population or phenomenon being studied without influencing the outcomes.

Qualitative Research

A research method focusing on understanding concepts, thoughts, or experiences through detailed descriptions and analysis of non-numerical data.

Population

The entire group of individuals or units considered for a study, from which a sample may be drawn for analysis.