Studies of adopted children and identical twins have found that
A) genetic factors are important in weight and fat distribution.
B) environmental factors are more important than genetic factors in determining weight.
C) genetic factors are more important for men, and environmental factors are more important for women in determining weight.
D) genetic factors are more important for women, and environmental factors are more important for men in determining weight.
Question 2
The history of the human species has been marked mostly by shortages of food,
A) which would make a thrifty metabolism a survival advantage.
B) which lends support to the concept of the set-point.
C) which casts doubt on the positive incentive model.
D) which casts doubt on the role of hormones in weight regulation.
Some organisms used as models in genetic research
Genetic Transformation by DNA
teach their children to care for the earth in hopes of passing on a better world to future generatio
It is important that parents repeat safety rules to preschoolers and monitor compliance with rules.
Selected Factors Affecting the Release of Growth Hormone
Mechanisms of action of vitamin E, one of the most important lipid-soluble antioxidants