Heredity and Environment

Traits that are passed from generation to generation are called...?

• Intended Traits

• Inherited Traits
• Inferred Traits

• Invasive Traits

Which of the following has to do with your actions being because of genetics?

• Nature

• Nurture

How many genes do identical twins share?

• 90%

• 100%

• 50%

• 0%

How many genes do fraternal twins share?

• 100%

• 0%

• 90%

• 50%

Selected genes and environment that wire the brain to survive and reproduce

• Molecular Genetics

• Epigenetics

• Adaptation

• Adoption

NURTURE (Environment) = Genetic “instructions” a child inherits from parents, the “map” for development

• TRUTH

• LIES

NATURE (Heredity) = Can impact how genetic instructions are expressed, shaped or even canceled

• TRUTH

• LIES

NURTURE (Environment) = Genetic “instructions” a child inherits from parents, the “map” for development

• TRUTH

• LIES

Proportion of characteristics attributed to genetics (heredity) vs. environment

• Epigenetics

• Heritability

• Genes

• Chromosomes

The effects of NURTURE (Environment) and how they impact genetic instructions

• Epigenetics

• Heritability

• Genes

• Chromosomes