The Human Genome Has Not Changed Markedly in the Last

question 31

Multiple Choice

The human genome has not changed markedly in the last century, yet obesity has noticeably increased. This indicates that

• A) environmental factors play an important role in obesity.
• B) obesity is primarily a product of a person's genes.
• C) environmental factors have little impact on obesity.
• D) there is reduced reliance on energy-saving devices.

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Semi-Covert

Partially hidden or not openly acknowledged activities or operations, maintaining some level of secrecy or confidentiality.

Covert

Activities or operations carried out secretly or without open acknowledgment.

Qualitative

A research approach focusing on understanding phenomena through observation and interpretation, often dealing with complexities of human behavior and social contexts.

Deductive

A logical process wherein a conclusion is based on the concordance of multiple premises that are generally assumed to be true.