1. Which do you think has more influence on a person’s weight: genetics, upbringing, or the environment? Why do you think this is so? Is a person’s weight a single genetic trait, a qualitative trait, or a quantitative trait? Discuss and support your response with examples. Your answer must be at least 200 words in length

2. Describe the difference between artificial selection of organisms and genetically modifying organisms. Include examples that support your response. Your answer must be at least 75 words in length.

3. Discuss what Darwin observed during his voyage on the Beagle. How did those observations lead to his theory about common descent with modification?Use the scientific method in your discussion.

• Step 1: What did he observe?
• Step 2: What was his hypothesis?
• Step 3: What can you predict based on the hypothesis?
• Step 4: How can one test the prediction?
• Step 5: What is your conclusion?

Your response must be at least 200 words in length.