Genes and Behavioral Genetics

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Genes

segments of dna located on chromosomes :transmit all hereditary traiits

Genotype

An individuals genetic makeup

Phenotype

an individuals actual characteristic

22 matching pair of chromosomes are called_________

autosomes

Multifactial Inheritance

influenced genes and environmental factors

polygentic inheritance

many genes influence a particular characteristic

Dominant Recessive trait

only nevessary for a given trait to be expressed

Two genes are required for what trait to be expressed?

Dominant-Recessive

Sex-Linked Inheritance

involves genes on the x and y chromosome

Behavioral Genetics

Investigates the effects of heredity and environment on behavior