JOHANNA PAULINE SARCON BSED-ENGLISH 2A

SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY

1. What is the role of genes in heredity and the effects of genes in our environment?

Genes are essential to heredity, which is our blueprint, because they are the carriers and
transmitters of genetic information from parents to children. Trait expression and trait
inheritance patterns can be influenced by genetic mutations, changes, and environmental
factors. The interaction of genes and the environment can further alter and shape gene
expression and phenotypic development. Environmental factors such as diet, lifestyle, toxicity
exposure, stress, and social interactions can all activate or deactivate genes, affecting how
traits are expressed and how the body adapts.

2. Formulate 3 questions per topic which will serve as your reflection, write a brief paragraph

A. THE BALANCE BETWEEN GENETICS AND THE ENVIRONMENT IN SHAPING BEHAVIOR:

How much of our behavior, personality, and traits are determined by genetics and how much
by the environment?

B.GENE-ENVIRONMENT INTERACTIONS AND EPIGENETICS:

How can we distinguish between genetic and environmental influences on behavior and traits?

C. UNDERSTANDING GENETIC FACTORS AND OTHER ISSUES:

How can we apply this knowledge to societal issues such as climate change, biodiversity, and
sustainable development?

Answers:

A. While both nature and genes play a role in shaping who we are, the balance between the two
is not clearly defined and varies across individuals and traits.Some traits may be primarily
influenced by genetic factors, such as eye color or height, while others may be more influenced
by environmental factors, such as language acquisition or political belief. It is crucial to address
how genetic and environmental influences shape people, which emphasizes the need for
interventions and policies that give people the chance to thrive regardless of their genetic
makeup or environmental circumstances. As people have the ability to control their own
behavior and make decisions that may override the effects of genetics or environment, it also
emphasizes the importance of recognizing individual unique personalities and beauty.
B.Studying gene-environment interactions is hampered by a number of issues, such as the
difficulty in separating genetic and environmental influences, the existence of gene-environment
correlations, and the possibility of gene-environment interaction. The study of epigenetics,
which explores how environmental influences may affect gene expression, further muddies the
picture. Genetic testing has societal and ethical repercussions because it raises issues with
privacy, discrimination, and the potential for genetic data misuse.

C.Our knowledge of genes and the environment can be applied to improve health, disease
prevention, and personalized medicine. Individuals can make informed decisions about lifestyle
choices and preventive measures by identifying genetic risk factors for specific diseases.
Personalized medicine can tailor treatments and interventions to a person's genetic make-up,
increasing efficacy and reducing side effects. This knowledge can also be used to address
societal issues like climate change, biodiversity, and sustainable development.