Your study buddy is frustrated."This book says that a single gene can make mice exhibit a certain behavior.That's ridiculous! How can you build any kind of neural circuit with just one gene?" What is your response?

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The statement in the book likely refers to the fact that one variant of a gene can be associated with higher levels of a certain behavior in mice, but not that the gene is solely responsible for building a neural circuit. Variation in one gene can still affect how a certain neural circuit behaves, but this does not discount the fact that thousands of other genes are also necessary for proper brain development.

Your Study Buddy Is Frustrated