Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)
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Chapter 18, Problem 11QP
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To determine: The advantages of using Drosophila in the study of behavior genetics.
Introduction: The study of genetics and environmental influences on the behavior of an individual is called ‘behavioral genetics’. The genetics of human behavior can be studied through animal model systems. The animals are genetically similar to humans which are selected for developing an animal model for the particular disease.
Summary Introduction
To determine: Whether Drosophila can serve as a model for human behavior genetics.
Introduction: The study of genetics and environmental influences on the behavior of an individual is called ‘behavioral genetics’. The genetics of human behavior can be studied through animal model systems. The animals are genetically similar to humans which are selected for developing an animal model for the particular disease.
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Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)
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