Multiple Choice
Which of the following best explains how depression can arise from a combination of genetic and environmental factors?
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3. Biological Psychology
Genes and Environment
Multiple Choice
The __________ is a genetic makeup of an individual for a specific trait.
A
Genotype.
B
Phenotype.
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Understand the difference between 'genotype' and 'phenotype'. The genotype refers to the genetic makeup of an individual, which includes the specific alleles inherited from both parents for a particular trait.
Recognize that the phenotype is the observable expression or characteristics of that trait, which can be influenced by both the genotype and environmental factors.
Identify that the question is asking for the genetic makeup, which directly points to the term 'genotype'.
Recall that the genotype is often represented by letters (e.g., AA, Aa, aa) that denote the alleles present for a specific gene.
Conclude that the correct term to fill in the blank, based on the definition provided, is 'genotype'.
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