GESOCSCI1: Module 2.1 Physical Self

Physical features

A crucial aspect of the self

Physical self

is shaped by biological and environmental factors

Chromosomes

are threadlike bodies in the nucleus of the cell & the storage unit of genes

Sex chromosomes

the 23rd pair determines the sex of the individual

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) 

contains the genetic instructions specifying the biological development of every individual.

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) 

They are considered as the blueprint of life.

XY

indicates a male

XX

indicates a female

Maturation

is known as the completion of the growth of genetic character within an organism or the unfolding of an individual’s inherent traits or potential

Heredity

defined as the transmission of traits from parents to offspring. The traits are made up of specific information embedded within one’s gene

Gene

The basic unit of heredity

Genotype

refers to the specific information embedded within one’s genes; not all genotypes translate to an observed physical characteristic.

Phenotype

the physical expression of a particular trait

Genotype

can be determined through blood testing

phenotype

can be directly observed