Oliver Has Inherited Genes That Put Him at Risk for Developing

question 64

Multiple Choice

Oliver has inherited genes that put him at risk for developing diabetes, but he never develops diabetes due to a healthy diet and exercise. This example demonstrates that human characteristics, including diabetes, are _____.

• A) polygenic
• B) nonadditive
• C) multifactorial
• D) epigenetic

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Definitions:

Leisure

A period of free time not taken up by work, domestic responsibilities, or other obligatory tasks, often used for rest, recreation, or cultural activities.

Substitution Effect

The change in demand for a good or service caused by a change in its price, making consumers substitute it with another good or service.

Income Effect

The shift in income levels for either a person or the economy and its influence on the demand for specific goods or services.

Labor Supply

Refers to the total hours that workers are willing and able to work at a given wage rate.