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Which psychologist based his theory of inheritable traits on biographies?
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Francis Galton based his theory of inheritable traits on the analysis of biographical data of prominent individuals and their families. This led to his development of the concept of "nature vs. nurture" and eventual contributions to the field of eugenics.
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How did Mendel use probability?
In his study of genetics, and thus, of inheritable traits.
Natural selection results in change over time by acting on traits that are?
inheritable
The field of biology that relates to inheritable traits and the factors controlling them is called?
genetics
What is inherited trait?
Something That You Inherited From Your Parents
What is Mendel's theory of transfer of traits?
mendel theory transfer of traits
What mendels' theory of transfer of traits?
mendel theory transfer of traits
What is mendels theory of the transfer of traits?
mendel theory transfer of traits
What is Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection?
The theory states that there is inheritable variation among offspring, and that as environments change some variations will enjoy an advantage over others. In other words, there will be preferential survival of beneficial inheritable traits, which will ultimately be reflected in the general population. This constitutes evolution.
What did gregor Mendel propose?
Gregor Mendel proposed the idea of separately inherited factors. His work showed that traits remained distinct in the offspring and could sometimes skip generations.
How does evolution by natural selection differ from lamarcks view of evolution?
Lamark believed that behaviors learned by parents could become inheritable traits.
What are some Traits that are inheritable?
Hair Color, How much hair you have all over your body, How tall you will be, How short, Your appearence, and much more. Practiclly everything.
What is the theory of genetics?
the theory of genetics is we are all made up of traits we get from our parents
