Gina reacted more strongly to going to college, living on her own, and making new friends than Carly. Gina's personality seemed to change as a result of these experiences, whereas Carly's personality seemed unchanged. What could explain this is Gina's, but not Carly's, inheritance of _____ genes.

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Plasticity refers to the degree to which a trait or characteristic can be modified by environmental factors. This means that individuals with high plasticity genes are more responsive to environmental influences such as going to college, living on their own, and making new friends. Therefore, the fact that Gina reacted more strongly to these experiences than Carly suggests that Gina inherited higher plasticity genes.

Gina Reacted More Strongly to Going to College, Living on Her