One of the Measurable Differences Between Males and Females Is

question 19

Multiple Choice

One of the measurable differences between males and females is that females

• A) have a biological advantage for survival.
• B) are more physically vulnerable.
• C) are more reactive to stress.
• D) are more active in utero than males.

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Definitions:

Environment Share

The portion of environment that contributes to the similarities in upbringing and experiences among individuals living in the same household.

Nonadditive Effects

Phenomena in genetics where the effect of inheriting a specific allele combination is not simply the sum of the individuals' parts, often seen in polygenic traits.

Identical Twins

Twins who originate from the same fertilized egg and share the same genetic material.

Genetically Related

Involves individuals who share DNA, indicating a biological connection, such as family members.