Question 1

A high school science teacher asks students what cells could be used to produce any other cell in the body. The students who respond, "_____ cells" are correct.

Accepted Answer

A)  polymorphic 
B)  foundation 
C)  stem 
D)  allele 
A)  polymorphic 
B)  foundation 
C)  stem 
D)  allele C

Question 2

Members of the same species share _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  just physical similarities 
B)  just behavioral similarities 
C)  99 percent of their genes 
D)  75 percent of their attitudes 
A)  just physical similarities 
B)  just behavioral similarities 
C)  99 percent of their genes 
D)  75 percent of their attitudes C

Question 3

Research indicates that alcohol use disorder is caused by a combination of nature and _____.

Accepted Answer

nurture

Question 4

Define genotype and phenotype, explain the impact of both on an individual's traits, and give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Genotype refers to the collection of gen

Question 5

The first 22 chromosomes contain hundreds of genes in the same positions and sequence. If the code of the gene from one parent differs from the code on the same gene from the other parent, the gene pair is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  homozygous 
B)  heterozygous 
C)  monozygotic 
D)  dizygotic 
A)  homozygous 
B)  heterozygous 
C)  monozygotic 
D)  dizygotic

Question 6

Who makes the decisions after genetic counseling reveals a genetic abnormality?

Accepted Answer

A)  the doctor 
B)  the genetic counselor 
C)  the insurance company 
D)  the client 
A)  the doctor 
B)  the genetic counselor 
C)  the insurance company 
D)  the client

Question 7

Most recessive genetic disorders are _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  on the autosomes 
B)  X-linked 
C)  additive 
D)  polygenic 
A)  on the autosomes 
B)  X-linked 
C)  additive 
D)  polygenic

Question 8

A high school science teacher asks students what cells could be used to produce any other cell in the body. If students respond "_____ cells," they will be correct.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A high school science teacher asks students...

Question 9

All humans have about 100,000 genes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The heritability for human traits, such as nearsightedness, _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  is the same in every culture 
B)  can differ between cultures 
C)  is not influenced by cultural factors 
D)  will always be different between cultures 
A)  is the same in every culture 
B)  can differ between cultures 
C)  is not influenced by cultural factors 
D)  will always be different between cultures

Question 11

The process of methylation can _____ genetic instructions.

Accepted Answer

A)  alter 
B)  change the genes underlying the 
C)  delete 
D)  generate novel 
A)  alter 
B)  change the genes underlying the 
C)  delete 
D)  generate novel

Question 12

Explain how cells, proteins, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) molecules, chromosomes, and genes are related to each other.

Accepted Answer

All living things are composed of cells.

Question 13

Dizygotic twins originate from the same zygote; therefore, they have the same genotype.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

_____ cells are able to produce any other cells.

Accepted Answer

A)  Polymorphic 
B)  Foundation 
C)  Stem 
D)  Allele 
A)  Polymorphic 
B)  Foundation 
C)  Stem 
D)  Allele

Question 15

The cells that result from the early duplication and division processes are called stem cells, which are able to produce any other specialized cell.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

_____ refers to a gene carried on the X chromosome.

Accepted Answer

A)  X-linked 
B)  Polygenic 
C)  Multifactorial 
D)  Recessive 
A)  X-linked 
B)  Polygenic 
C)  Multifactorial 
D)  Recessive

Question 17

An ovum is surgically removed from an ovary, fertilized in a glass lab dish, and then inserted into the uterus. This process is referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  in vitro fertilization (IVF) 
B)  assisted reproductive technology (ART) 
C)  intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) 
D)  multifactorial 
A)  in vitro fertilization (IVF) 
B)  assisted reproductive technology (ART) 
C)  intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) 
D)  multifactorial

Question 18

When an ovum is surgically removed from an ovary, fertilized in a glass lab dish, and then inserted into the uterus, this process is referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

in vitro f

Question 19

Heritability indicates how much of the variation of a trait can be traced to genes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Sally is born with 47 chromosomes instead of the usual 46. Sally's chances of survival are _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 in 16 
B)  1 in 166 
C)  1 in 2,166 
D)  1 in 20,166 
A)  1 in 16 
B)  1 in 166 
C)  1 in 2,166 
D)  1 in 20,166

A high school science teacher asks students what cells could be used to produce any other cell in the body. The students who respond, "_____ cells" are correct.

Members of the same species share _____.

Research indicates that alcohol use disorder is caused by a combination of nature and _____.

Define genotype and phenotype, explain the impact of both on an individual's traits, and give an example of each.

The first 22 chromosomes contain hundreds of genes in the same positions and sequence. If the code of the gene from one parent differs from the code on the same gene from the other parent, the gene pair is _____.

Who makes the decisions after genetic counseling reveals a genetic abnormality?

Most recessive genetic disorders are _____.

A high school science teacher asks students what cells could be used to produce any other cell in the body. If students respond "_____ cells," they will be correct.

All humans have about 100,000 genes.

The heritability for human traits, such as nearsightedness, _____.

The process of methylation can _____ genetic instructions.

Explain how cells, proteins, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) molecules, chromosomes, and genes are related to each other.

Dizygotic twins originate from the same zygote; therefore, they have the same genotype.

_____ cells are able to produce any other cells.

The cells that result from the early duplication and division processes are called stem cells, which are able to produce any other specialized cell.

_____ refers to a gene carried on the X chromosome.

An ovum is surgically removed from an ovary, fertilized in a glass lab dish, and then inserted into the uterus. This process is referred to as _____.

When an ovum is surgically removed from an ovary, fertilized in a glass lab dish, and then inserted into the uterus, this process is referred to as _____.

Heritability indicates how much of the variation of a trait can be traced to genes.

Sally is born with 47 chromosomes instead of the usual 46. Sally's chances of survival are _____.

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Exam 3: The New Genetics

A high school science teacher asks students what cells could be used to produce any other cell in the body. The students who respond, "_____ cells" are correct.

Members of the same species share _____.

Research indicates that alcohol use disorder is caused by a combination of nature and _____.

Define genotype and phenotype, explain the impact of both on an individual's traits, and give an example of each.

The first 22 chromosomes contain hundreds of genes in the same positions and sequence. If the code of the gene from one parent differs from the code on the same gene from the other parent, the gene pair is _____.

Who makes the decisions after genetic counseling reveals a genetic abnormality?

Most recessive genetic disorders are _____.

A high school science teacher asks students what cells could be used to produce any other cell in the body. If students respond "_____ cells," they will be correct.

All humans have about 100,000 genes.

The heritability for human traits, such as nearsightedness, _____.

The process of methylation can _____ genetic instructions.

Explain how cells, proteins, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) molecules, chromosomes, and genes are related to each other.

Dizygotic twins originate from the same zygote; therefore, they have the same genotype.

_____ cells are able to produce any other cells.

The cells that result from the early duplication and division processes are called stem cells, which are able to produce any other specialized cell.

_____ refers to a gene carried on the X chromosome.

An ovum is surgically removed from an ovary, fertilized in a glass lab dish, and then inserted into the uterus. This process is referred to as _____.

When an ovum is surgically removed from an ovary, fertilized in a glass lab dish, and then inserted into the uterus, this process is referred to as _____.

Heritability indicates how much of the variation of a trait can be traced to genes.

Sally is born with 47 chromosomes instead of the usual 46. Sally's chances of survival are _____.

The Science of Human Development

Theories

Prenatal Development and Birth

The First Two Years: Biosocial Development

The First Two Years: Cognitive Development

The First Two Years: Psychosocial Development

Early Childhood: Biosocial Development

Early Childhood: Cognitive Development

Early Childhood: Psychosocial Development

Middle Childhood: Biosocial Development

Middle Childhood: Cognitive Development

Middle Childhood: Psychosocial Development

Adolescence: Biosocial Development

Adolescence: Cognitive Development

Adolescence: Psychosocial Development

Emerging Adulthood

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