Question 1

Klinefelter syndrome affects females and males equally.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

During menstruation,

Accepted Answer

A)  a female is more likely to get pregnant than at any other time. 
B)  the unfertilized egg is discharged in menstrual flow. 
C)  the fertilized egg undergoes meiosis. 
D)  the fertilized egg undergoes mitosis. 
A)  a female is more likely to get pregnant than at any other time. 
B)  the unfertilized egg is discharged in menstrual flow. 
C)  the fertilized egg undergoes meiosis. 
D)  the fertilized egg undergoes mitosis.

Question 3

Match the following:
-Monozygotic

Accepted Answer

A) takes the form of a double helix 
B) person who carries and transmits characteristics but does not express them 
C) correlation between child's genetic endowment and responses elicited from others 
D) the genetic material received from parents 
E) caused by a recessive gene
F)polygenically determined
G)female sex hormone
H)neural tube defect
I)twins produced from a single egg
J)cell division that results in non-identical cells
K)union of an ovum and a sperm cell
L)involves the membrane that envelops the amniotic sac and fetus
M)associated with the 21st pair of chromosomes
N)how genetic material manifests itself in characteristics
O)twins produced from two eggs
P)XXY sex chromosomal pattern
Q)determined by the father
R)differing alleles for a trait
S)caused by a dominant gene
T)self-propulsion 
A) takes the form of a double helix 
B) person who carries and transmits characteristics but does not express them 
C) correlation between child's genetic endowment and responses elicited from others 
D) the genetic material received from parents 
E) caused by a recessive gene
F)polygenically determined
G)female sex hormone
H)neural tube defect
I)twins produced from a single egg
J)cell division that results in non-identical cells
K)union of an ovum and a sperm cell
L)involves the membrane that envelops the amniotic sac and fetus
M)associated with the 21st pair of chromosomes
N)how genetic material manifests itself in characteristics
O)twins produced from two eggs
P)XXY sex chromosomal pattern
Q)determined by the father
R)differing alleles for a trait
S)caused by a dominant gene
T)self-propulsion

Question 4

Some traits, such as blood type, are transmitted by a single pair of genes. Other traits are determined by combinations of pairs of genes. These traits are called

Accepted Answer

A)  monogenic. 
B)  polygenic. 
C)  multigenic. 
D)  recessive. 
A)  monogenic. 
B)  polygenic. 
C)  multigenic. 
D)  recessive.

Question 5

If a woman produced two ova in the same month and these are fertilized by different sperm cells, the result is

Accepted Answer

A)  monozygotic twins. 
B)  dizygotic twins. 
C)  homozygous twins. 
D)  a single pregnancy. 
A)  monozygotic twins. 
B)  dizygotic twins. 
C)  homozygous twins. 
D)  a single pregnancy.

Question 6

Females are less likely than males to show sex-linked disorders because females

Accepted Answer

A)  have higher levels of estrogen. 
B)  do not inherit recessive genes. 
C)  have an additional X chromosome. 
D)  have higher levels of testosterone. 
A)  have higher levels of estrogen. 
B)  do not inherit recessive genes. 
C)  have an additional X chromosome. 
D)  have higher levels of testosterone.

Question 7

Which of the following individuals would be most likely to develop sickle-cell anemia?

Accepted Answer

A)  A Caucasian female under the age of 15 
B)  An African American 
C)  A Caucasian male of any age 
D)  A person of Asian heritage 
A)  A Caucasian female under the age of 15 
B)  An African American 
C)  A Caucasian male of any age 
D)  A person of Asian heritage

Question 8

At birth, the typical human female will contain

Accepted Answer

A)  enough ova to be fertile for 10 years. 
B)  no ova, they only develop during puberty. 
C)  around 300,000 to 400,000 ova in each ovary. 
D)  millions of ova. 
A)  enough ova to be fertile for 10 years. 
B)  no ova, they only develop during puberty. 
C)  around 300,000 to 400,000 ova in each ovary. 
D)  millions of ova.

Question 9

Match the following:
-Dizygotic

Accepted Answer

A) takes the form of a double helix 
B) person who carries and transmits characteristics but does not express them 
C) correlation between child's genetic endowment and responses elicited from others 
D) the genetic material received from parents 
E) caused by a recessive gene
F)polygenically determined
G)female sex hormone
H)neural tube defect
I)twins produced from a single egg
J)cell division that results in non-identical cells
K)union of an ovum and a sperm cell
L)involves the membrane that envelops the amniotic sac and fetus
M)associated with the 21st pair of chromosomes
N)how genetic material manifests itself in characteristics
O)twins produced from two eggs
P)XXY sex chromosomal pattern
Q)determined by the father
R)differing alleles for a trait
S)caused by a dominant gene
T)self-propulsion 
A) takes the form of a double helix 
B) person who carries and transmits characteristics but does not express them 
C) correlation between child's genetic endowment and responses elicited from others 
D) the genetic material received from parents 
E) caused by a recessive gene
F)polygenically determined
G)female sex hormone
H)neural tube defect
I)twins produced from a single egg
J)cell division that results in non-identical cells
K)union of an ovum and a sperm cell
L)involves the membrane that envelops the amniotic sac and fetus
M)associated with the 21st pair of chromosomes
N)how genetic material manifests itself in characteristics
O)twins produced from two eggs
P)XXY sex chromosomal pattern
Q)determined by the father
R)differing alleles for a trait
S)caused by a dominant gene
T)self-propulsion

Question 10

Each cell in our body

Accepted Answer

A)  contains 26 chromosomes. 
B)  is turned "on" or "off" by cytosine. 
C)  contains 20,000 to 25,000 genes. 
D)  is capable of reproducing an infinite number of times. 
A)  contains 26 chromosomes. 
B)  is turned "on" or "off" by cytosine. 
C)  contains 20,000 to 25,000 genes. 
D)  is capable of reproducing an infinite number of times.

Question 11

Compared to girls with XY sex chromosomes, girls with Turner syndrome

Accepted Answer

A)  have an extra X sex chromosome. 
B)  have an extra Y sex chromosome. 
C)  are taller than average. 
D)  have a single X sex chromosome. 
A)  have an extra X sex chromosome. 
B)  have an extra Y sex chromosome. 
C)  are taller than average. 
D)  have a single X sex chromosome.

Question 12

The term "infertility" is applied to couples that have failed to conceive for a year or more.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Match the following:
-Spina bifida

Accepted Answer

A) takes the form of a double helix 
B) person who carries and transmits characteristics but does not express them 
C) correlation between child's genetic endowment and responses elicited from others 
D) the genetic material received from parents 
E) caused by a recessive gene
F)polygenically determined
G)female sex hormone
H)neural tube defect
I)twins produced from a single egg
J)cell division that results in non-identical cells
K)union of an ovum and a sperm cell
L)involves the membrane that envelops the amniotic sac and fetus
M)associated with the 21st pair of chromosomes
N)how genetic material manifests itself in characteristics
O)twins produced from two eggs
P)XXY sex chromosomal pattern
Q)determined by the father
R)differing alleles for a trait
S)caused by a dominant gene
T)self-propulsion 
A) takes the form of a double helix 
B) person who carries and transmits characteristics but does not express them 
C) correlation between child's genetic endowment and responses elicited from others 
D) the genetic material received from parents 
E) caused by a recessive gene
F)polygenically determined
G)female sex hormone
H)neural tube defect
I)twins produced from a single egg
J)cell division that results in non-identical cells
K)union of an ovum and a sperm cell
L)involves the membrane that envelops the amniotic sac and fetus
M)associated with the 21st pair of chromosomes
N)how genetic material manifests itself in characteristics
O)twins produced from two eggs
P)XXY sex chromosomal pattern
Q)determined by the father
R)differing alleles for a trait
S)caused by a dominant gene
T)self-propulsion

Question 14

Genetics appears to play a role in not only the transmission of physical traits, such as height and eye color, but also in

Accepted Answer

A)  one's willingness to work hard to achieve their goals. 
B)  personality traits such as shyness and anxiety. 
C)  socioeconomic status. 
D)  culture. 
A)  one's willingness to work hard to achieve their goals. 
B)  personality traits such as shyness and anxiety. 
C)  socioeconomic status. 
D)  culture.

Question 15

Girls with Turner syndrome

Accepted Answer

A)  are physically the same as girls who do not have Turner's syndrome. 
B)  produce little estrogen. 
C)  produce more testosterone than normal. 
D)  are more likely to give birth to twins. 
A)  are physically the same as girls who do not have Turner's syndrome. 
B)  produce little estrogen. 
C)  produce more testosterone than normal. 
D)  are more likely to give birth to twins.

Question 16

Phenylketonuria is

Accepted Answer

A)  an enzyme disorder. 
B)  transmitted by a dominant gene. 
C)  a disorder that manifests itself in all children of carriers. 
D)  an illness that can only occur in boys. 
A)  an enzyme disorder. 
B)  transmitted by a dominant gene. 
C)  a disorder that manifests itself in all children of carriers. 
D)  an illness that can only occur in boys.

Question 17

Match the following:
-Intelligence

Accepted Answer

A) takes the form of a double helix 
B) person who carries and transmits characteristics but does not express them 
C) correlation between child's genetic endowment and responses elicited from others 
D) the genetic material received from parents 
E) caused by a recessive gene
F)polygenically determined
G)female sex hormone
H)neural tube defect
I)twins produced from a single egg
J)cell division that results in non-identical cells
K)union of an ovum and a sperm cell
L)involves the membrane that envelops the amniotic sac and fetus
M)associated with the 21st pair of chromosomes
N)how genetic material manifests itself in characteristics
O)twins produced from two eggs
P)XXY sex chromosomal pattern
Q)determined by the father
R)differing alleles for a trait
S)caused by a dominant gene
T)self-propulsion 
A) takes the form of a double helix 
B) person who carries and transmits characteristics but does not express them 
C) correlation between child's genetic endowment and responses elicited from others 
D) the genetic material received from parents 
E) caused by a recessive gene
F)polygenically determined
G)female sex hormone
H)neural tube defect
I)twins produced from a single egg
J)cell division that results in non-identical cells
K)union of an ovum and a sperm cell
L)involves the membrane that envelops the amniotic sac and fetus
M)associated with the 21st pair of chromosomes
N)how genetic material manifests itself in characteristics
O)twins produced from two eggs
P)XXY sex chromosomal pattern
Q)determined by the father
R)differing alleles for a trait
S)caused by a dominant gene
T)self-propulsion

Question 18

A DNA molecule most closely resembles

Accepted Answer

A)  a twisting ladder. 
B)  a straight ladder. 
C)  an octagon. 
D)  interlocking circles. 
A)  a twisting ladder. 
B)  a straight ladder. 
C)  an octagon. 
D)  interlocking circles.

Question 19

Males with XYY sex chromosomal structure

Accepted Answer

A)  tend to be shorter than average. 
B)  have higher levels of intelligence than average. 
C)  are often mildly delayed, such as in language development. 
D)  are much less aggressive than average. 
A)  tend to be shorter than average. 
B)  have higher levels of intelligence than average. 
C)  are often mildly delayed, such as in language development. 
D)  are much less aggressive than average.

Question 20

What shape best describes most chromosomes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cone 
B)  Rod 
C)  An X 
D)  An octagon 
A)  Cone 
B)  Rod 
C)  An X 
D)  An octagon

Klinefelter syndrome affects females and males equally.

During menstruation,

Match the following: -Monozygotic

Some traits, such as blood type, are transmitted by a single pair of genes. Other traits are determined by combinations of pairs of genes. These traits are called

If a woman produced two ova in the same month and these are fertilized by different sperm cells, the result is

Females are less likely than males to show sex-linked disorders because females

Which of the following individuals would be most likely to develop sickle-cell anemia?

At birth, the typical human female will contain

Match the following: -Dizygotic

Each cell in our body

Compared to girls with XY sex chromosomes, girls with Turner syndrome

The term "infertility" is applied to couples that have failed to conceive for a year or more.

Match the following: -Spina bifida

Genetics appears to play a role in not only the transmission of physical traits, such as height and eye color, but also in

Girls with Turner syndrome

Phenylketonuria is

Match the following: -Intelligence

A DNA molecule most closely resembles

Males with XYY sex chromosomal structure

What shape best describes most chromosomes?

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Exam 2: Heredity-And-Conception

Klinefelter syndrome affects females and males equally.

During menstruation,

Match the following: -Monozygotic

Some traits, such as blood type, are transmitted by a single pair of genes. Other traits are determined by combinations of pairs of genes. These traits are called

If a woman produced two ova in the same month and these are fertilized by different sperm cells, the result is

Females are less likely than males to show sex-linked disorders because females

Which of the following individuals would be most likely to develop sickle-cell anemia?

At birth, the typical human female will contain

Match the following: -Dizygotic

Each cell in our body

Compared to girls with XY sex chromosomes, girls with Turner syndrome

The term "infertility" is applied to couples that have failed to conceive for a year or more.

Match the following: -Spina bifida

Genetics appears to play a role in not only the transmission of physical traits, such as height and eye color, but also in

Girls with Turner syndrome

Phenylketonuria is

Match the following: -Intelligence

A DNA molecule most closely resembles

Males with XYY sex chromosomal structure

What shape best describes most chromosomes?

History-Theories-And-Methods

Prenatal-Development

Birth and the Newborn Baby: in the New World

Infancy-Physical-Development

Infancy-Cognitive-Development

Infancy-Social-And-Emotional-Development

Early-Childhood-Physical-Development

Early-Childhood-Cognitive-Development

Early Childhood: Social and Emotional Development

Middle Childhood: Physical Development

Middle-Childhood-Cognitive-Development

Middle Childhood: Social and Emotional Development

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