Asked by
Funny Posts
on Dec 02, 2024
Verified
Children raised in Russian orphanages (versus those raised by their biological parents) showed chemical alterations that affected the expression of genes. This example best illustrates __________.
A) epigenetics
B) genetics
C) nonshared environment
D) shared environment
Epigenetics
The study of how behaviors and environment can cause changes that affect the way genes work, without altering the DNA sequence.
- Elucidate how environmental factors influence gene expression through epigenetics.
- Recognize the importance of prenatal and postnatal contributors, including exposure to prenatal testosterone and upbringing conditions, in shaping an individual's personality.
Verified Answer
TE
Learning Objectives
- Elucidate how environmental factors influence gene expression through epigenetics.
- Recognize the importance of prenatal and postnatal contributors, including exposure to prenatal testosterone and upbringing conditions, in shaping an individual's personality.