Which Observation Would Best Contradict the Notion of Genetic Determinism

question 175

Multiple Choice

Which observation would best contradict the notion of genetic determinism?

• A) Many genes show accelerated evolution in humans and chimpanzees.
• B) Only a single protein variant is produced from a particular gene.
• C) Monozygotic twins diverge in their appearance as they age.
• D) Analysis of the Neanderthal genome shows that they likely had red hair.
• E) The FOXP2 gene is involved in vocalization in both humans and birds.

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Definitions:

Prolonged Labour

A condition in childbirth where labor lasts for a significantly longer duration than is typically expected, possibly leading to complications.

Fetal Distress

A condition in which a fetus is not well or is experiencing stress during pregnancy, often indicated by abnormal heart rate patterns detected during labor.

Birth Complication

Any problem that occurs during the birth process, potentially affecting the health of the mother or child.

Bizarre Delusion

A false belief that is strange, completely implausible, and not rooted in reality, often seen in severe mental disorders.