To Understand the Effects of Genes on Physical Characteristics and Behavior

question 40

Essay

To understand the effects of genes on physical characteristics and behavior, one has to understand the difference between dominant and recessive genes. Define the terms "dominant" and "recessive" in terms of genes. Based on your understanding of genetics, state what color eyes you would have if you had one gene for brown eyes and one gene for blue eyes and explain why?

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Definitions:

Cognitive Therapy

An insight therapy that uses specific strategies to correct habitual thinking errors that underlie various types of disorders.

Social Skills

The abilities necessary to interact effectively and harmoniously with others, including communication, empathy, and conflict resolution.

Emotional Loneliness

The feeling of being emotionally isolated or disconnected from others, regardless of the quantity of social relationships.

Social Loneliness

The feeling of not belonging or being inadequately involved in a community or network of relationships.