The Concept of Gene Expression Refers to the Fact That

question 53

Multiple Choice

The concept of gene expression refers to the fact that genes

• A) can be turned on and off.
• B) can have an effect on emotions.
• C) encode proteins, not behaviors.
• D) produce behavioral outcomes.

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Definitions:

Fetal Blood Cells

The cells within the blood circulation of a fetus, which are crucial for transporting oxygen and nutrients.

Genetic Disorders

Diseases or conditions caused by abnormalities in an individual's DNA, potentially inherited from parents or resulting from mutations.

Canalization

The genetic tendency to limit the variance of trait development regardless of environmental conditions.

Polygenic Inheritance

A form of inheritance in which traits are controlled by multiple genes, each contributing a small effect to an individual's phenotype.