Genetic and Environmental Factors

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What causes a person's intelligence?

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Both

Front

What can we assume about schizophrenia given that identical twins have a 100% chance of both developing it, while normal siblings have a 15% chance?

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Caused by the genes they inherit

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Two identical twins live in the same city; one smokes and one doesn’t. The one who smokes develops lung cancer. What is the best reason for this?

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Environmental factors only

Front

Are broken bones an example of an inherited or environmental trait?

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environmental

Front

Is having free or attached earlobes an example of an inherited or environmental trait?

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inherited

Front

Is Loren's new hair color an inherited or environmental trait?

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environmental

Front

Is gender an inherited or environmental trait?

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inherited

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Is a bruise an example of an inherited or environmental trait?

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environmental

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What is the difference between inherited and environmental traits?

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Inherited traits come from your parents and environmental traits are learned behaviors.

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Which trait is DEFINITELY caused by genetics? Options: weight, height, tan-ness of skin, how hard you work

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height