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Exercise 1 Variations

1. The document examines genetic variation within a family through a study of physical traits like height, weight, hair and eye color of family members. 2. It finds that most of the genetic variation is inherited from the father to his offspring, showing parent to offspring transmission of genes. 3. While twins may share many genes, no two family members were found to have an exactly identical physical appearance due to genetic variations that make each individual compatible and healthy.

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Exercise 1 Variations

1. The document examines genetic variation within a family through a study of physical traits like height, weight, hair and eye color of family members. 2. It finds that most of the genetic variation is inherited from the father to his offspring, showing parent to offspring transmission of genes. 3. While twins may share many genes, no two family members were found to have an exactly identical physical appearance due to genetic variations that make each individual compatible and healthy.

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Name: RICHELLE P.

MASING Date performed: July 18, 2021


Group No. / name: M & S Family Date submitted: July 20, 2021
Name of Instructor: RANIA NHESSA F. CAZON
Exercise 1
Variation on Family Members

I. INTRODUCTION

Genetic variation is fundamental to the evolution of all species and is what


makes us individuals. Our genes have a large influence on our lives. ... The study
of genetic variation has been used to model human migration, understand cause
of human diseases, and to predict disease outcomes.

II. MATERIALS/APPARATUSES
 Verbal interview, Observation, Stadiometer, and Weight Measurement

III. PROCEDURE/METHODS

Complete the tables below and answer the guide questions.


Note: The number of participants is based on the number of your family members at home.

Table 1. Variation on Family Members


Name of Sex Age Height Weight Skin Eye Hair
the Family tone color / shape (Curly/Wavy/Straight)
Member
1. Roel N. Male 45 5’5 80 Dark Black/ Wavy
Sibud Brown Circle
2.Yolanda 43 5’1 67 Straight
P. Masing Female Brown Brown/Circle

Offspring
1. Rolan Male 25 5’1 57 Black/ Straight
P. Masing Brown Circle
2. Roy P. Male 22 5’5 49 Black/ Big Wavy
Masing Brown Circle
3. Richelle 19 4’11 51 Black/Circle Straight
P. Masing Female Brown
4. Rhea P. 17 4’11 46 Black/ Big Wavy
Masing Female Brown Circle
5. Riza M. 13 5’1 35 Black/ Small Straight
Sibud Female Brown Circle

Guide Questions:
1. What is variation?
 The differences in characteristics between individuals of the same species is
called variation. Some variation is passed on from parents to offspring, via
genes, during reproduction. This is inherited variation. Some variation is the
result of differences in the surroundings, or what an individual does.
2. How does variation occur?
 Genetic variation within a species can result from a few different sources.
Mutations, the changes in the sequences of genes in DNA, are one source of
genetic variation. Finally, genetic variation can be a result of sexual
reproduction, which leads to the creation of new combinations of genes.
3. What allows for variation within your family members?
 The variations in the family are mostly inherited to my father. Almost all the genes are
coming from him, the parents to offspring transmission are present.
4. In a family, is it possible that two members will have the same physical appearance? How
about behavior? Explain.
 No, because even twins don’t have the same physical appearance. It needs to be
different to make a compatible and a healthy transmission.

IV. DOCUMENTATION
V. CONCLUSION

Family life experiences affect deeply the competence, resilience, and well-being of everyone. The family
shapes the quality of our lives, but to a certain extent we also shape the quality and health of our families,
especially when we become parents.

Research is paying closer attention to autogenetic family-centered variables of coping and health.
Empirical evidence supports this trend. Yet, in the field of research a great amount of work still lies ahead
in order clearly to establish an overall systemic view of the family, whereas in the domain of family
therapy this perspective has been the major characteristic from the very beginning.

As patterns of marriage and family life are currently changing in the Western world, scientists should be
aware that changes in the strength of connections between family factors and health variables can occur.
In the case of the association between family status and health variables, a decline in correlations has
already been observed.

Although the family is the basic context in which health behaviors are learned, further research studies
should well consider the interactions between the family and other social contexts, like peer or work
relationships. Influences from the side of these other persons and systems could, for instance, be one
possible explanation for the fact that until now studies have found only rather weak links between ‘family
health cognitions’ and health-related behaviors.

All in all, knowledge of the frames for a healthy development from and in families is very relevant for
different branches of psychology. The application of this knowledge is especially important for family
interventions, such as prevention programs, but also for family politics.

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