The Idea That Individuals with Different Genotypes Respond Differently to the Same

question 4

Multiple Choice

The idea that individuals with different genotypes respond differently to the same environmental cues is called

• A)passive genotype-environment interaction.
• B)genotype-environment interaction.
• C)active genotype-environment correlation.
• D)genotype-environment correlation.

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Definitions:

Stress Hormones

Chemical substances released into the body in response to perceived threats, playing a key role in the fight or flight response, such as cortisol and adrenaline.

Oxytocin

A hormone and neurotransmitter involved in childbirth and lactation, also known to play a role in bonding, social behaviors, and stress relief.

Epigenetic Marks

Chemical modifications to DNA or histones that can affect gene activity without changing the DNA sequence, often as a result of environmental factors.

Gene Expression

The process by which the information encoded in a gene is used to direct the assembly of a protein molecule, influencing an organism's traits.