Genes & the Environment Review

When referring to influences on an organism's traits, the term "nurture" refers to...

• genetic factors

• care from the mother

• environmental factors

• care from the father

When referring to influences on an organism's traits, the term "nature" refers to...

• genetic factors

• environmental factors

• factors that affect only plants

• factors that affect only animals

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

True or False: Traits are influenced by either genetics or the environment, but not both.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Which of these is an example of a trait that is affected by both "nature"and "nurture"?

• a muscular build

• blood type B

• green eye color

• having a tattoo

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Which of these correctly describes a controlled variable in an experiment?

• a factor that is measured by the experimenter

• a factor that is changed by the experimenter

• a factor that an experimenter has no control over

• a factor that is kept unchanged in an experiment

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which of these correctly describes an independent variable in an experiment?

• a factor that is measured by the experimenter

• a factor that is changed by the experimenter

• a factor that an experimenter has no control over

• a factor that is kept unchanged in an experiment

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which of these correctly describes a dependent variable in an experiment?

• a factor that is measured by the experimenter

• a factor that is changed by the experimenter

• a factor that an experimenter has no control over

• a factor that is kept unchanged in an experiment

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

True or False: In order for the results to be reliable and valid, an experiment should be performed many times.

• True

• False

Which of these would be considered a risk factor for developing skin cancer?

• a high amount of sugar in the diet

• a weekly exercise routine

• constant exposure to sunlight

• a reduced amount of sleep

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

True or False: Some genetic disorders may not have any negative effects, if there are no environmental risks.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1