PSYC W1001 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2, 11, 14-17: Fetus, Oedipus Complex, John Bowlby
12 Apr 2017
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Chapter 2: genetic and evolutionary roots of behavior. Cell nucleus chromosomes (46) dna: dna: molecule provide instructions for: Making enzymes [govern cell"s functioning forms a double helix chemical subunits make up ladder": a - t, c g: gene: section of dna molecule on chromosome at locus. Provide instructions on how and when to assemble protein. Gene expression: factors modify biochemical environment inside cell turns specific genes on or off . Genome: a person"s 46 chromosomes that is in every cell in the body: differ in structure and functions. Cross-fertilized one variety of plants with another: understood basic laws of genetic inheritance. Alleles: variations of specific gene: dominant vs. recessive o. Finches on galapagos island: vary in size and shapes of beaks. Descent of all life from a common origin. Essential to psychology can learn a great deal from studying other species. Eventually came up with evolution ( transmutation ) through natural selection o.
