The Idea That Nongenetic Factors Can Influence How Genes Behave

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The idea that nongenetic factors can influence how genes behave is referred to as "polygenic" influences.

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Definitions:

African-American

A term used to describe Americans of African descent with ancestry in North America.

Science Interest

An individual's enthusiasm or curiosity about science and scientific topics.

African Culture

The diverse traditions, languages, arts, social institutions, and practices of the people of Africa.

Heritable Component

The proportion of variation in a trait among individuals in a population that is due to genetic differences.