Unlike Donna, Who Usually Gets a Nice Tan When Exposed

question 607

Multiple Choice

Unlike Donna, who usually gets a nice tan when exposed to sunlight, Derek has a tendency to sunburn easily. Donna and Derek obviously have different sensitivities to the same environmental factor. This example illustrates their different _____.

• A) epigenetic predispositions
• B) environmental predispositions
• C) karotypic predispositions
• D) genetic predispositions

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Definitions:

EEG

Electroencephalography, a technique used to record the electrical activity of the brain, useful in diagnosing epilepsy, sleep disorders, and other neurological conditions.

Alan Hodgkin

A British physiologist who, alongside Andrew Huxley, described the ionic mechanisms that underlie the generation of the action potential in neurons.

Andrew Huxley

A British physiologist and biophysicist awarded the Nobel Prize for his work on the nerve impulse and muscle contraction.

Nobel Prize

Prestigious international awards given annually in several categories including Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, and Peace, recognizing significant achievements.