Behavioral Genetics of Animal mcqs January 8, 2026April 9, 2024 by u930973931_answers 14 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/14 Subscribe 1. What is behavioral genetics primarily concerned with? (A) Exploring the cultural influences on animal behavior (B) Analyzing the environmental factors influencing behavior (C) Investigating the neurological mechanisms underlying behavior (D) Studying the genetic basis of behavior in animals 2. Which of the following is true regarding the role of genes in animal behavior? (A) Genes have no influence on behavior; it is solely determined by environmental factors. (B) Genes play a minor role in behavior, with environmental factors being more significant. (C) Behavior is entirely determined by genetics, with no influence from the environment. (D) Genes interact with environmental factors to influence behavior. 3. Which of the following genetic mechanisms can contribute to variations in animal behavior? (A) Single gene inheritance (B) Polygenic inheritance (C) Epigenetic modifications (D) All of the above 4. What term describes the study of how genes and environmental factors interact to influence behavior? (A) Behavioral genetics (B) Phenotypic plasticity (C) Gene-environment interaction (D) Molecular ecology 5. Which of the following statements about heritability of behavior is true? (A) Heritability measures the proportion of a behavior that is determined by genetics. (B) Behavioral traits always have a heritability value of 1.0. (C) Environmental factors have no impact on the heritability of behavior. (D) Heritability values are consistent across all species. 6. What term describes the genetic predisposition of an animal to behave in a certain way in response to specific environmental stimuli? (A) Genetic determinism (B) Learned behavior (C) Innate behavior (D) Phenotypic plasticity 7. Which of the following statements about the genetic basis of animal behavior is true? (A) Behavior is solely determined by genes and is not influenced by environmental factors. (B) Environmental factors have no influence on the expression of genetic behavior traits. (C) All animals with the same genes exhibit identical behaviors. (D) Genes can predispose animals to certain behaviors, but environmental factors also play a significant role. 8. What term describes the process by which genes influence behavior by regulating the development of neural circuits? (A) Neurogenetics (B) Behavioral genetics (C) Neural plasticity (D) Gene-environment interaction 9. Which of the following is an example of a behavior that has a strong genetic component in many animal species? (A) Learning to hunt (B) Building a nest (C) Social grooming (D) Migration 10. What term describes the ability of an animal to modify its behavior in response to changes in the environment? (A) Fixed action pattern (B) Genetic determinism (C) Innate behavior (D) Behavioral plasticity 11. Which of the following statements about the role of genes in animal behavior is true? (A) Genes determine behavior independently of environmental influences. (B) Genes can influence behavior by regulating the development of neural structures. (C) Environmental factors have no impact on the expression of genetic behavior traits. (D) All behaviors are solely learned and have no genetic basis. 12. What term describes the study of how genes influence behavior through their effects on brain structure and function? (A) Behavioral genetics (B) Behavioral plasticity (C) Gene-environment interaction (D) Neurogenetics 13. Which of the following is an example of a behavior that is primarily influenced by genetic factors? (A) Learning to forage for food (B) Building a nest (C) Migratory behavior (D) Parental care 14. What term describes the ability of an animal to adjust its behavior in response to changes in the environment or experiences? (A) Innate behavior (B) Fixed action pattern (C) Learned behavior (D) Genetic determinism