Variations in the Timing of Master Gene Expression During Embryonic

question 83

Multiple Choice

Variations in the timing of master gene expression during embryonic development in vertebrates is responsible for ____.

• A)mitochondrial DNA expression
• B)protein synthesis
• C)differences in adult body form
• D)development of vestigial structures
• E)brain development

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Definitions:

Mental Illness

Conditions that affect a person's thinking, feeling, behavior, or mood, significantly impacting their ability to relate to others and function each day.

Trait Aggressiveness

A stable personality characteristic that predisposes individuals to engage in aggressive behaviors across a variety of situations.

Aggressiveness

The quality of being likely to attack or confront; characterized by or resulting from aggression.

Warrior Gene

A colloquial term for a variant of the MAOA gene that has been linked, controversially, to increased aggressiveness and risk-taking behaviors.