The Text Reviews Three General Developments in Biology That Have

question 59

Multiple Choice

The text reviews three general developments in biology that have helped fuel the development of psychological science.Which of the following is among these developments?

• A)Behavior can be explained by the interactions of a few brain chemicals.
• B)Each brain area is responsible for producing a specific behavior.
• C)Complex behaviors are inherited through the transmission of single genes.
• D)Brain imaging methods allow scientists to watch a working brain.

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Definitions:

Chromosomes

Threadlike structures located in the nucleus of cells, made of DNA and proteins, and carry genetic information.

Sperm

Sperm are male reproductive cells or gametes in sexually reproducing organisms that carry genetic information to the ovum.

Body Cells

Cells that make up the tissues and organs of an organism, excluding reproductive cells.

Chromosomes

Structures within cells that contain genetic information in the form of DNA, organized with proteins to form genes.