Genes and Environment

Which of the following is genetic?

• Your awesome sun tan from spring break

• You gaining 10 pounds from eating brownies

• Your beautiful blond hair

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Which of the following is an example of how the environment shapes who you are?

• Your brown curly hair

• Your British accent

• The freckles on your nose

• Your ability to curl your tongue

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True or False:

Your genes are the only thing that help shape who you are.

• True

• False

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Which is an example of how your genes AND the environment shape who you are.

• You grew 3 inches this year because of eating healthy

• You decided to dye your hair bright pink

• You have dimples when you smile

• You like to go hiking

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Which is NOT an example of how the environment and your genes make you who you are.

• Your skin tone

• Your eye color

• How tall you are as an adult

• How much you weigh as an adult

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