Question

read the statements below and answer the questions that follow.
scenario:
two children are born with similar genetic backgrounds. one child grows up with balanced nutrition, regular healthcare visits, and a supportive home environment. the other child experiences poor nutrition and limited access to healthcare.

1. which factors are considered genetic in this scenario?
2. which factors are considered environmental?
3. how might these differences affect growth and development over time?

Explanation:

Question 1

In the scenario, the genetic factor is the similar genetic backgrounds the two children are born with, as genetics relate to inherited traits/background from parents.

Environmental factors are external conditions. Here, balanced nutrition, regular healthcare visits, supportive home environment (for one child), and poor nutrition, limited healthcare access (for the other) are environmental as they are external to genetic makeup.

The child with good environment (balanced nutrition, healthcare, support) is likely to have proper physical growth (e.g., healthy weight, height), better cognitive development (due to good nutrition and support), and lower risk of illnesses. The child with poor environment may have stunted growth, delayed cognitive development, higher risk of chronic health issues, and developmental delays due to lack of nutrition and healthcare.

Answer:

The similar genetic backgrounds that the two children are born with.

Question 2