Nature vs Nurture - English

What does nature refer to in the nature versus nurture debate?

• The care given to an organism

• The effect of the environment on characteristics

• The unique combination of genes inherited from biological parents

• The influence of both genetics and the environment

Which of the following characteristics is controlled by genetics?

• Type 2 diabetes

• Presence of a scar

• Eye color

• Weight or mass

What does nurture refer to in the nature versus nurture debate?

• The unique combination of genes inherited from biological parents

• The care given to an organism

• The effect of the environment on characteristics

• The influence of both genetics and the environment

Which of the following diseases is caused by genetics?

• Skin age

• Cystic fibrosis

• Type 2 diabetes

• Coronary heart disease

How are genetics and the environment studied in relation to characteristics?

• By analyzing the blood group and eye color of individuals

• By studying the characteristics of identical twins

• By researching the effect of sunlight and water on plant height

• Through the comparison of smoker twins with non-smoker twins

What is the influence of genetics and the environment on characteristics?

• Only genetics

• Only the environment

• Both genetics and the environment

• Neither genetics nor the environment

What is the purpose of using identical twins in research?

• To prove the effect of genetics on characteristics

• To study the influence of both genetics and the environment

• To prove the effect of the environment on characteristics

• To compare physical similarities between twins

Which of the following characteristics can be influenced by the environment?

• Weight or mass

• Natural hair color

• Eye color

• Blood group

What did studies on identical twins reveal about their characteristics?

• They are influenced only by genetics

• They are influenced by both genetics and the environment

• They have different physical similarities

• They have identical personalities and preferences

What is the relationship between nature and nurture in influencing characteristics?

• Nurture is more influential than nature

• Nature and nurture have no influence

• Nature is more influential than nurture

• Nature and nurture have equal influence