The Concept That Genotypes Are Not the Only Things That

question 24

Multiple Choice

The concept that genotypes are not the only things that control traits involves the fact that

• A) dizygotic twins are virtually genetically identical while fraternal twins are not.
• B) each genotype can produce a variety of phenotypes, depending on the environment in which a person lives.
• C) recessive genes are more commonly expressed than dominant genes, especially in cases of polygenic inheritance.
• D) the environment has little impact on behavior, as has been demonstrated in the results of the nature-nurture question.

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