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what is the basic unit of heredity?
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a gene.
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what does a code within a gene encode for?
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the synthesis of a particular protein.
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where are genes located?
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on chromosomes.
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where are chromosomes located?
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in the nucleus of a cell.
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example of linkage studies?
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Parkinson's disease.
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linkage studies.
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genes that are close end up being inherited together. Looks at a family to see if thye have genetic markers in the same places. if the family members with the searched for characteristics have the same genetic markers, then it becomes a genetic landmark.
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genetic markers.
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genes with already known locations.
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evolutionary psychologists
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use evolutionary mechanisms to explain the similarities in humans by cognition, development, emotion, social practices.
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who is an example of an evolutionary psychologist?
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steve jones.
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what are the five evidence examples of why universal grammar exists?
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1. children who speak different languages end up going through the same language development.
2. combine words in the way adults never would. 3. adults do not always correct a child's syntax. 4. even retarded kids know language. 5. even as young as seven months, babies can hear the simple linguist rules. |
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who was an extremely influential linguist?
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Noam Chomsky.
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language acquisition device
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innate mental module that allows children to develop language using samples.
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