Author Question: The new field of ___________ has found ways in which the environment can fundamentally change human ... (Read 87 times)

fnuegbu · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

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.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Question 2

Briefly describe the difference between a human genotype and a phenotype, as well as their relationship.

What will be an ideal response?

nathang24 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: epigenetics

Answer to Question 2

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.