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Which term is used to describe the direct activation or deactivation of genes by environmental factors?
Which term is used to describe the direct activation or deactivation of genes by environmental factors?
- Genetic factors
- Maternal stress
- Nature-nurture dance
- Epigenetics (correct)
What has research with laboratory rats or rhesus monkeys confirmed about maternal stress or styles of care?
What has research with laboratory rats or rhesus monkeys confirmed about maternal stress or styles of care?
- They directly affect the expression of genetic factors linked to the response to stress in the offspring (correct)
- They are not linked to the response to stress in the offspring
- They alter genes in the maternal ova
- They switch on or off many genes
What is the suggestion about maternal stress prior to the conception of offspring?
What is the suggestion about maternal stress prior to the conception of offspring?
- It has no effect on the offspring
- It only affects the expression of genetic factors in the offspring
- It is not supported by research
- It can alter genes in the maternal ova (correct)
