A Recessive Gene Can Only Assert Itself When

question 133

Multiple Choice

A recessive gene can only assert itself when:

• A)both genes in a pair are recessive.
• B)it is a stronger gene.
• C)the environment is right.
• D)there is an interaction between nature and nurture.

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Definitions:

Total Energy Expenditure

The total amount of calories burned by the body in a day, encompassing activities, digestion, and basal metabolic processes.

Basal Metabolic Rate

The number of calories required to keep your body functioning at rest, also known as the metabolism's resting rate.

Thermic Effect

The increase in metabolic rate after ingestion of a meal, attributed to the energy required for digestion, absorption, and metabolism of food.

Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)

The rate at which the body uses energy while at rest to maintain vital functions such as breathing and circulation.