Unit 3c

Question 1

Behavior genetics

Answer 1

Study of the environmental influences on bahavior

Question 2

Environment

Answer 2

Every non-genetic influence

Question 3

Chromosomes

Answer 3

Threadlike structures made of DNA molecules that contain genes

Question 4

DNA

Answer 4

Contains genetic information that makes up the chromosomes

Question 5

Genes

Answer 5

Segments of DNA capable of synthesizing protein

Question 6

Genome

Answer 6

Instructions for making an organism

Question 7

Identical twins

Answer 7

Develop from one egg that splits into two

Question 8

Fraternal twins

Answer 8

Twins who develop from separate fertilized eggs

Question 9

Heritability

Answer 9

Extent to which variation among individuals can be attributed to their different genes

Question 10

Molecular genetics

Answer 10

Studies the molecular structure and function of genes

Question 11

Evolutionary psychology

Answer 11

Study of evolution of behavior and the mind

Question 12

Natural selection

Answer 12

Those traits that lead to increased reproduction will most likely be passed on to succeeding generations

Question 13

Mutation

Answer 13

Random error in gene replication that leads to change