Abernathy Studies the Way in Which Exposure to Environmental Factors

question 5

Multiple Choice

Abernathy studies the way in which exposure to environmental factors (such as chemicals or pollutants) might activate or deactivate a person's genes, resulting in certain mental disorders. Dr. Abernathy's field of study is

• A) epigenetics.
• B) behavioral genetics.
• C) behavioral neuroscience.
• D) mutation studies.
• E) the human genome.

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Definitions:

UV Light

Ultraviolet light, a type of electromagnetic radiation which is not visible to the human eye and has shorter wavelengths than visible light but longer than X-rays.

Radiographically Labeled

Pertaining to substances or materials that have been tagged with radioactive isotopes for detection or imaging purposes.

Blotting Buffer

A solution used in molecular biology techniques to transfer proteins, DNA, or RNA onto a membrane for detection or analysis.

UV Light

Electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light but longer than X-rays, often associated with sunburn and has germicidal properties.