PSY100H1 Lecture Notes - Botulism, Synesthesia, Multiple Sclerosis
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Biology + environment = mutual relationship that both affect each other. Human genome project (humans only have 30,000 genes!) There is a genome for making the entire org in almost every cell. Genome = master blue print with detailed instructions. Genome provides the option, enviro determines which option is taken. Each cell has chromosomes: structures made of genes. 23 pairs of chromosomes ( from each parent) Genes are components of dna: sequence of molecules in each strand specifies exact instruction to make a distinct proteins (basic chem that make up cell structure + direct activities) Enviro says when to which + when to make. Some genes sensitive to temp will be expressed. Gene: part of dna that carries out a specific task/ determines characteristics. Cells become specialized based on which gene expressed. Determines body"s make up/ development of psychological activity. Mendel, first clues to heredity by studying plants. Conclusion: plants had genes that existed in diff versions (purple/white)
