Consider the work Mendel did with his pea plants. Why is the study of human genetics much more ...

Answer to q. 1

ANSWER: Compared to peas, humans are a difficult species on which to perform genetics. First, we
have a long generation time making studies of the multiple generations difficult. Second, we
produce relatively few offspring which weakens statistical analysis. Third, we can't ethically
be told who to mate with so controlling crosses is difficult. Fourth, we can't self-fertilize.
Fifth, many of our traits do not follow simple Mendelian inheritance patterns. The list goes
on and on.

Answer to q. 2

ANSWER: Methylation provides an interesting combination of nature and nurture. On one hand,
methylation is clearly impacted both positively and negatively by what the individual
experiences, making it nurture. However, those methylation patterns can be passed through
multiple generations and impact them, making it nature.

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