Question 1

The term for a fertilized egg is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  chromosome 
B)  gamete 
C)  allele 
D)  zygote 
A)  chromosome 
B)  gamete 
C)  allele 
D)  zygote D

Question 2

Corey has a disorder that causes his body to fail to process a particular amino acid. Which condition was he born with?

Accepted Answer

A)  sickle cell anemia 
B)  phenylketonuria 
C)  color blindness 
D)  cystic fibrosis 
A)  sickle cell anemia 
B)  phenylketonuria 
C)  color blindness 
D)  cystic fibrosis B

Question 3

Turner syndrome only affects males.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Although all humans share the basic genome, each person has a slightly different code.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Describe the epigenetics using the example of brain development.

Accepted Answer

Providing an infant with a healthy diet

Question 6

Amniocentesis should be conducted after which week of pregnancy to decrease the risk of miscarriage?

Accepted Answer

A)  15th 
B)  20th 
C)  27th 
D)  30th 
A)  15th 
B)  20th 
C)  27th 
D)  30th

Question 7

Most cells in the body reproduce through a process called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  mitosis 
B)  meiosis 
C)  fertilization 
D)  mutation 
A)  mitosis 
B)  meiosis 
C)  fertilization 
D)  mutation

Question 8

Chase and Carson share the same genotype. Therefore, Chase and Carson are considered ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  dizygotic twins 
B)  monozygotic twins 
C)  to each have two large X-shaped chromosomes 
D)  to each have two small Y-shaped chromosomes 
A)  dizygotic twins 
B)  monozygotic twins 
C)  to each have two large X-shaped chromosomes 
D)  to each have two small Y-shaped chromosomes

Question 9

Dizygotic twins can be described as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  being the same as identical twins 
B)  sharing about one half of their genes 
C)  being more similar to each other than ordinary siblings 
D)  occurring less frequently than monozygotic twins 
A)  being the same as identical twins 
B)  sharing about one half of their genes 
C)  being more similar to each other than ordinary siblings 
D)  occurring less frequently than monozygotic twins

Question 10

Marcus and J.J. grew up in the same neighborhood, which has a reputation for poverty and gang violence. Both of their fathers were violent alcoholics, and they experienced periodic homelessness. Marcus carries the low-MAOA gene, while J.J. carries the high-MAOA gene. Which statement about Marcus and J.J. is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both boys are at equal risk for aggression and criminal behavior in adulthood. 
B)  Marcus is at greater risk for aggression and criminal behavior in adulthood than J.J. 
C)  J.J. is at greater risk for aggression and criminal behavior in adulthood that Marcus. 
D)  Neither boy is at-risk for aggression and criminal behavior in adulthood. 
A)  Both boys are at equal risk for aggression and criminal behavior in adulthood. 
B)  Marcus is at greater risk for aggression and criminal behavior in adulthood than J.J. 
C)  J.J. is at greater risk for aggression and criminal behavior in adulthood that Marcus. 
D)  Neither boy is at-risk for aggression and criminal behavior in adulthood.

Question 11

Which couple may find genetic counseling most useful?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kathy and Jiho, whose heritages are European and Korean 
B)  Bella and Danielle, who both have European heritage and will be using surrogacy 
C)  Noah and Ava, whose heritages are Central European Jewish 
D)  Liam and Emma, who both have European heritage and want to have twins 
A)  Kathy and Jiho, whose heritages are European and Korean 
B)  Bella and Danielle, who both have European heritage and will be using surrogacy 
C)  Noah and Ava, whose heritages are Central European Jewish 
D)  Liam and Emma, who both have European heritage and want to have twins

Question 12

Trenton, age 50, has Down syndrome. Compared to unaffected adults his age, Trenton is at greater risk for developing ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  Huntington's disease 
B)  Alzheimer's disease 
C)  heart disease 
D)  cystic fibrosis 
A)  Huntington's disease 
B)  Alzheimer's disease 
C)  heart disease 
D)  cystic fibrosis

Question 13

Which term refers to the concept that many of traits are supported by both heredity and surroundings?

Accepted Answer

A)  range of reaction 
B)  niche-picking 
C)  canalization 
D)  gene-environment correlation 
A)  range of reaction 
B)  niche-picking 
C)  canalization 
D)  gene-environment correlation

Question 14

Ultrasound allows physicians to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  analyze the genotype of the fetus 
B)  administer hormones to the developing fetus 
C)  diagnose most chromosomal disorders in the fetus 
D)  determine the sex of the fetus 
A)  analyze the genotype of the fetus 
B)  administer hormones to the developing fetus 
C)  diagnose most chromosomal disorders in the fetus 
D)  determine the sex of the fetus

Question 15

C.J. and Naya are participating in a fraternal twin study. They share about what percentage of their genes?

Accepted Answer

A)  25% 
B)  50% 
C)  75% 
D)  100% 
A)  25% 
B)  50% 
C)  75% 
D)  100%

Question 16

Today, the average life expectancy of individuals with Down syndrome is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  childhood 
B)  adolescence 
C)  middle adulthood 
D)  older adulthood 
A)  childhood 
B)  adolescence 
C)  middle adulthood 
D)  older adulthood

Question 17

Lia has brown hair, brown eyes, and dark skin. These traits are part of Lia's ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  genotype 
B)  phenotype 
C)  reaction range 
D)  epigenetic framework 
A)  genotype 
B)  phenotype 
C)  reaction range 
D)  epigenetic framework

Question 18

Genetic counseling is recommended for couples from the same ethnic group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which test is the least intrusive for detecting chromosomal abnormalities?

Accepted Answer

A)  ultrasound 
B)  amniocentesis 
C)  chorionic villus sampling 
D)  noninvasive prenatal testing 
A)  ultrasound 
B)  amniocentesis 
C)  chorionic villus sampling 
D)  noninvasive prenatal testing

Question 20

A medical specialty that helps prospective parents determine the risk their children will inherit chromosomal abnormalities is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  obstetrics 
B)  behavioral genetics 
C)  gynecology 
D)  genetic counseling 
A)  obstetrics 
B)  behavioral genetics 
C)  gynecology 
D)  genetic counseling

The term for a fertilized egg is ______.

Corey has a disorder that causes his body to fail to process a particular amino acid. Which condition was he born with?

Turner syndrome only affects males.

Although all humans share the basic genome, each person has a slightly different code.

Describe the epigenetics using the example of brain development.

Amniocentesis should be conducted after which week of pregnancy to decrease the risk of miscarriage?

Most cells in the body reproduce through a process called ______.

Chase and Carson share the same genotype. Therefore, Chase and Carson are considered ______.

Dizygotic twins can be described as ______.

Which couple may find genetic counseling most useful?

Trenton, age 50, has Down syndrome. Compared to unaffected adults his age, Trenton is at greater risk for developing ______.

Which term refers to the concept that many of traits are supported by both heredity and surroundings?

Ultrasound allows physicians to ______.

C.J. and Naya are participating in a fraternal twin study. They share about what percentage of their genes?

Today, the average life expectancy of individuals with Down syndrome is ______.

Lia has brown hair, brown eyes, and dark skin. These traits are part of Lia's ______.

Genetic counseling is recommended for couples from the same ethnic group.

Which test is the least intrusive for detecting chromosomal abnormalities?

A medical specialty that helps prospective parents determine the risk their children will inherit chromosomal abnormalities is ______.

Understanding Human Development: Approaches and Theories

The Prenatal Period, Birth, and the Newborn

Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood and the End of Life

Death and Dying

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Exam 2: Biological and Environmental Foundations

The term for a fertilized egg is ______.

Corey has a disorder that causes his body to fail to process a particular amino acid. Which condition was he born with?

Turner syndrome only affects males.

Although all humans share the basic genome, each person has a slightly different code.

Describe the epigenetics using the example of brain development.

Amniocentesis should be conducted after which week of pregnancy to decrease the risk of miscarriage?

Most cells in the body reproduce through a process called ______.

Chase and Carson share the same genotype. Therefore, Chase and Carson are considered ______.

Dizygotic twins can be described as ______.

Which couple may find genetic counseling most useful?

Trenton, age 50, has Down syndrome. Compared to unaffected adults his age, Trenton is at greater risk for developing ______.

Which term refers to the concept that many of traits are supported by both heredity and surroundings?

Ultrasound allows physicians to ______.

C.J. and Naya are participating in a fraternal twin study. They share about what percentage of their genes?

Today, the average life expectancy of individuals with Down syndrome is ______.

Lia has brown hair, brown eyes, and dark skin. These traits are part of Lia's ______.

Genetic counseling is recommended for couples from the same ethnic group.

Which test is the least intrusive for detecting chromosomal abnormalities?

A medical specialty that helps prospective parents determine the risk their children will inherit chromosomal abnormalities is ______.

Understanding Human Development: Approaches and Theories

The Prenatal Period, Birth, and the Newborn

Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood and the End of Life

Death and Dying

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