PSY 302 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: The Cure, Antibody, Binge Eating

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSY 302
• Professor: Paul Brunet

Document Summary

Characteristics based on joint interaction between genetics and environment. Genome the complete set of genes of any organism. Genotype the genetic material an individual inherits. Phenotype the observable expression of the genotype, including both body characteristics and behavior. Environment every aspect of an individual and his or her surroundings other than genes. First relation in development of child involves the transmission of genetic material. Chromosomes molecules of dna that transmit genetic information; chromosomes are made of dna. Dna (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecules that carry all the biochemical instructions involved in the formation and functioning of an organism. Genes sections of chromosomes that are the basic unit of heredity in all living things. Each gene codes for the production of a particular protein. 23 pairs of chromosomes in human cell. Each pair inherited half from mother and half from father. Sex chromosomes the (cid:272)hro(cid:373)oso(cid:373)es (cid:894)x a(cid:374)d y(cid:895) that deter(cid:373)i(cid:374)e a(cid:374) i(cid:374)di(cid:448)idual"s ge(cid:374)der. Presence of a y chromosome makes an individual male.