Genetics and behavior
Genes: the basic unit of inheritance; genes are made of DNA, and they give messages to the body to create proteins that are the basis for the body's development and functioning
Genes are linked to our most basic physical characteristics. Molecular genetics is focused at the level of the cell and behavioral genetics is focused at the level of behavior. Behavioral genomics connects the behavioral and the cellular levels.
Molecular genetics: research focused on the identification of particular genes to identify how these genes work within the cell
Behavioral genetics: research to determine the degree of genetic basis for a behavior, a trait, or an ability
Behavioral genomics: research that links behaviors with specific genes
Genes: the basic unit of inheritance; genes are made of DNA, and they give messages to the body to create proteins that are the basis for the body's development and functioning
Genes are linked to our most basic physical characteristics. Molecular genetics is focused at the level of the cell and behavioral genetics is focused at the level of behavior. Behavioral genomics connects the behavioral and the cellular levels.
Molecular genetics: research focused on the identification of particular genes to identify how these genes work within the cell
Behavioral genetics: research to determine the degree of genetic basis for a behavior, a trait, or an ability
Behavioral genomics: research that links behaviors with specific genes