Genes That Affect the __________ System Often Affect Behavior

question 42

Short Answer

Genes that affect the __________ system often affect behavior.

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Definitions:

Human Sperm

The male reproductive cell, or gamete, vital for human reproduction, containing genetic information that can combine with an ovum to create a new organism.

Y Chromosome

The sex chromosome found only in males. When paired with an X chromosome from the mother, it produces a male child.

Gender Roles

Socially constructed roles, behaviors, activities, and attributes that a given society considers appropriate for men and women.

Temperament

The combination of mental, physical, and emotional traits of a person; natural predisposition, which is often evident from infancy.