Genetic Determinism Refers to the Idea That

question 18

Multiple Choice

Genetic determinism refers to the idea that:

• A) genes have invariant and unavoidable outcomes that cannot be changed
• B) our genes set an upper and lower limit on the range of possible outcomes for a particular trait
• C) individuals with a trait that enables them to adapt to their environment are more likely to survive
• D) people are more likely to help those who share genetic material

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Definitions:

Subduction

The process by which one tectonic plate moves under another plate and into the mantle, often associated with volcanic activity.

Mudcracks

Patterns of cracks formed by the drying of mud, indicative of alternating wet and dry conditions, found in both modern and ancient sediments.

Cross Beds

Layers of rock that are inclined relative to the horizontal surface, typically formed by wind or water currents.

Fossils

The preserved remains, impressions, or traces of once-living organisms from a past geological age, embedded and preserved in sedimentary rocks.