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Psychobio ch4 terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Gene | unit of heredity, nucleotide sequence |
| Chromosome | threadlike structure of nucleic acids and proteins |
| DNA | polymer that carries genetic instructions for development |
| RNA | polymeric molecule that regulates the formation of proteins |
| Mitosis | cell division |
| Genotype | genes that encode for a specific trait |
| Phenotype | characteristics or trait encoded by genes |
| Gene Expression | transcription of genes into proteins |
| Dominant | expressed even when paired with recessive characteristics or trait encoded by genes |
| Recessive | two pairs must be present |
| Homozygous | having two identical alleges, or pairs of genes |
| Heterozygous | having two different alleles |
| Autosomal | traits on all chromosomes other than the sex chromosomes |
| Sex linked | influenced by a single gene located on the sex chromosome |
| Polygenic | requires multiple pairs of genes |
| Variation | change in genetic code |
| Copy number variation (CNV) | part of the genome is either deleted or duplicated |
| Chromosome abnormalities | child receives more/less chromosomes than what is typically found |
| Epigenesis | environmental influence on genetic expression |
| Heritability | transfer of genetic traits |
| Identical twins | monozygotic, single fertilized ovum divides into two individuals |
| Fraternal twins | dizygotic, two fertilized ova |
| Ectoderm | skin/nervous system tissue |
| Mesoderm | outside layer of blastocyst |
| Neurulation | process during embryonic stage of development (3 weeks) |
| Neural Plate | segment of ectoderm that becomes central nervous system |
| Proliferation | increase in total cell number that is achieved through growth and division |
| Migration | extension of cells, movement of cell bodies |
| Differentation | stem cells turning into different types |
| Synaptogenesis | formation of connections |
| Myelination | formation of myelin sheaths |
| Cephalocaudal Principle | states that body growth works in a head-to-tail direction |