Genetics & the Environment

Explain the nature vs. nurture debate as described in our reading from last week.

• The debate is about the influence of genetics vs. environment on human behavior.

• The debate is about the role of education in human development.

• The debate is about the impact of technology on society.

• The debate is about the importance of nutrition in health.

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Why do living things have differences in traits?

• Only due to genetic factors
  

• Only due to environmental factors

• Due to both genetic and environmental factors

• Due to random chance

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True or false: all living things have DNA

• True

• False

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Genetic factors set the ____________ for growth

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_________ + ________ = phenotype

(type the 2 missing words with 1 space between them not a comma)

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What part of this passage is an example of NURTURE?

• The lizards living in a dangerous environment

• The type of predators in the area

• The amount of lizards around to take care of one another

• Animals don't experience the effects of nurture

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What part of this passage is an example of NATURE?

• Food web of predator vs prey

• Increased predators

• Certain behaviors (like alertness) become heightened

• None of these

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Which would be an example of a trait shaped by genetics?

• Eye color

• Hair color

• Language

• Height

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Why would an organism choose to adapt to their environment?

• Find food and water

• Protect from predators

• Survive harsh climates

• Successfully reproduce

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Select the types of adaptations:

• Structural

• Behavioral

• Physiological (internal)

• Athletic