AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In humans’ genetic blue print, which is an incorrect statement?
A
Chromosomes are made of DNA
B
DNA is made of Genes
C
Genes are made of Nucleotides
D
Originate from the environment
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The incorrect statement is D) Genes cannot acquire mutations in their sequence. Explanation: There are many reasons for mutations in the genomic sequence.

Detailed explanation-2: -The blueprint for any living organism is contained in its DNA. DNA is a long molecule made up of many smaller units, called nucleotide bases. The order, or sequence, of the bases within the DNA provides the instructions for creating that organism-the genetic code.

Detailed explanation-3: -Your chromosomes contain the blueprint for your body – your genes. Almost every cell in the human body contains a copy of this blueprint, mostly stored inside a special sac within the cell called the nucleus. Chromosomes are long strands of a chemical substance called deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).

Detailed explanation-4: -Genes carry the information that determines your traits (say: trates), which are features or characteristics that are passed on to you-or inherited-from your parents.

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