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fnuegbu

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The new field of ___________ has found ways in which the environment can fundamentally change human functioning by altering gene expression without altering what DNA is inherited.
 
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Briefly describe the difference between a human genotype and a phenotype, as well as their relationship.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: epigenetics

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Answer: The human genotype is the set of genes, in the form of DNA, that an individual inherits from his/her parents. The phenotype is the manifestation of human characteristics that are a function of the interaction of the genotype and the environment. For example, a person may be born with genes that will allow that individual to develop a great ability to understand and manipulate language, but if they are not exposed to language from a very young age their language genes will go wasted and their phenotype may lack language ability almost entirely.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 21, 2018
Gracias!

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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