Autism Spectrum Disorders Are More Common in

question 100

Multiple Choice

Autism spectrum disorders are more common in

• A)girls.
• B)boys.
• C)the educationally blind.
• D)children affected by ADHD.

---

Definitions:

Gene Expression

How much a gene influences traits or outcomes.

Genotypic Manifestation

The physical or behavioral characteristics displayed by an individual resulting from its genotype.

Phenotypic Display

A term used in genetics and evolutionary biology to refer to the observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism as determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences.

Epigenetics

The idea that some environments can influence how much genetics will matter.