Question 1

Your phenotype includes physical, psychological, and behavioral features.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

If tallness is dominant and designated as "T," and shortness is recessive and designated as "s," who would likely be short?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blake, who is "sT" 
B)  Adam, who is "Ts" 
C)  Alicia, who is "ss" 
D)  Miley, who is "TT" 
A)  Blake, who is "sT" 
B)  Adam, who is "Ts" 
C)  Alicia, who is "ss" 
D)  Miley, who is "TT"

Question 3

Human DNA is composed of a total of ____ different nucleotide bases.

Accepted Answer

A)  4 
B)  23 
C)  444 
D)  30,000 
A)  4 
B)  23 
C)  444 
D)  30,000

Question 4

Heredity and environment

Accepted Answer

A)  interact dynamically throughout development. 
B)  act independently throughout development. 
C)  interact dynamically in childhood and independently in adulthood. 
D)  act independently in childhood and interact dynamically in adulthood. 
A)  interact dynamically throughout development. 
B)  act independently throughout development. 
C)  interact dynamically in childhood and independently in adulthood. 
D)  act independently in childhood and interact dynamically in adulthood.

Question 5

How many of the following are potential teratogens: aspirin, nicotine, cocaine, and caffeine?

Accepted Answer

A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four 
A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four

Question 6

The period of the ____ lasts for approximately two weeks.

Accepted Answer

A)  embryo 
B)  zygote 
C)  fetus 
D)  neonate 
A)  embryo 
B)  zygote 
C)  fetus 
D)  neonate

Question 7

Identify one disease, one drug, and an environmental hazard that is known to negatively impact prenatal development. Be sure to describe the specific impact of each teratogen.

Accepted Answer

When a woman contracts chicken pox durin

Question 8

The cutoff between normal and low birth weight is about ____ pounds.

Accepted Answer

A)  7.7 
B)  5.5 
C)  3.3 
D)  2.2 
A)  7.7 
B)  5.5 
C)  3.3 
D)  2.2

Question 9

The experimental CRISPR process, in which the genome is edited by replacing alleles, is an example of work in which field?

Accepted Answer

A)  Amnio engineering. 
B)  Genetic engineering 
C)  Audio engineering 
D)  Niche engineering 
A)  Amnio engineering. 
B)  Genetic engineering 
C)  Audio engineering 
D)  Niche engineering

Question 10

DNA is short for _______________ acid.

Accepted Answer

The answer of DNA is short for _______________ acid....

Question 11

The ____ houses the blood vessels that join the embryo and its mother.

Accepted Answer

A)  umbilical cord 
B)  amnion 
C)  germ disc 
D)  mesoderm 
A)  umbilical cord 
B)  amnion 
C)  germ disc 
D)  mesoderm

Question 12

Mi Lei is pregnant and her body is currently experiencing the event that triggers hormonal changes that will prevent further menstruation. This event is called

Accepted Answer

A)  implantation. 
B)  conception. 
C)  dilation. 
D)  effacement. 
A)  implantation. 
B)  conception. 
C)  dilation. 
D)  effacement.

Question 13

By the time Lexi arrived at the hospital to deliver her child, the child had entered the vaginal opening. This means that Debbie was in the ____ stage of labor.

Accepted Answer

A)  first 
B)  second 
C)  third 
D)  fourth 
A)  first 
B)  second 
C)  third 
D)  fourth

Question 14

Discuss the relationship between genotype and phenotype. Provide an example of each to support your analysis.

Accepted Answer

The complete set of genes makes up a per

Question 15

The ____ is the cluster of cells in the center of the zygote that will eventually develop into the baby.

Accepted Answer

A)  Amnion 
B)  stem cell 
C)  germ disc 
D)  placenta 
A)  Amnion 
B)  stem cell 
C)  germ disc 
D)  placenta

Question 16

When looking through a microscope at an entire set of human male chromosomes, how would you be able to differentiate an autosome pair from a sex chromosome pair?

Accepted Answer

A)  The sex chromosome pair would be about 10 times larger than the autosome pair. 
B)  The circular-shaped cells would be the autosomes and the square shapes would be the sex chromosomes. 
C)  There would be three cells in the autosome "pair" and two cells in the sex chromosome "pair." 
D)  The shape of the sex chromosomes would differ, whereas each autosome pair would look identical. 
A)  The sex chromosome pair would be about 10 times larger than the autosome pair. 
B)  The circular-shaped cells would be the autosomes and the square shapes would be the sex chromosomes. 
C)  There would be three cells in the autosome "pair" and two cells in the sex chromosome "pair." 
D)  The shape of the sex chromosomes would differ, whereas each autosome pair would look identical.

Question 17

The threadlike structures in the nucleus of a cell that contain genetic material are called

Accepted Answer

A)  chromosomes. 
B)  germ discs. 
C)  ectoderms. 
D)  phenotypes. 
A)  chromosomes. 
B)  germ discs. 
C)  ectoderms. 
D)  phenotypes.

Question 18

Down syndrome and Turner's syndrome are two genetic disorders that involve abnormal chromosomes. Identify the exact chromosomal aberration and the impact of the aberration on development for each syndrome.

Accepted Answer

Down syndrome is caused by an extra 21^st c

Question 19

By definition, premature infants are born prior to ____ weeks after conception.

Accepted Answer

A)  42 
B)  40 
C)  38 
D)  36 
A)  42 
B)  40 
C)  38 
D)  36

Question 20

When her physician mentions the term "crowning," Angelina, who is giving birth, should realize the term "crowning" means that her

Accepted Answer

A)  cervix has just fully dilated. 
B)  uterine contractions are about to start. 
C)  baby's head has just reached the vaginal opening. 
D)  placenta is about to be delivered. 
A)  cervix has just fully dilated. 
B)  uterine contractions are about to start. 
C)  baby's head has just reached the vaginal opening. 
D)  placenta is about to be delivered.

Your phenotype includes physical, psychological, and behavioral features.

If tallness is dominant and designated as "T," and shortness is recessive and designated as "s," who would likely be short?

Human DNA is composed of a total of ____ different nucleotide bases.

Heredity and environment

How many of the following are potential teratogens: aspirin, nicotine, cocaine, and caffeine?

The period of the ____ lasts for approximately two weeks.

Identify one disease, one drug, and an environmental hazard that is known to negatively impact prenatal development. Be sure to describe the specific impact of each teratogen.

The cutoff between normal and low birth weight is about ____ pounds.

The experimental CRISPR process, in which the genome is edited by replacing alleles, is an example of work in which field?

DNA is short for _______________ acid.

The ____ houses the blood vessels that join the embryo and its mother.

Mi Lei is pregnant and her body is currently experiencing the event that triggers hormonal changes that will prevent further menstruation. This event is called

By the time Lexi arrived at the hospital to deliver her child, the child had entered the vaginal opening. This means that Debbie was in the ____ stage of labor.

Discuss the relationship between genotype and phenotype. Provide an example of each to support your analysis.

The ____ is the cluster of cells in the center of the zygote that will eventually develop into the baby.

When looking through a microscope at an entire set of human male chromosomes, how would you be able to differentiate an autosome pair from a sex chromosome pair?

The threadlike structures in the nucleus of a cell that contain genetic material are called

Down syndrome and Turner's syndrome are two genetic disorders that involve abnormal chromosomes. Identify the exact chromosomal aberration and the impact of the aberration on development for each syndrome.

By definition, premature infants are born prior to ____ weeks after conception.

When her physician mentions the term "crowning," Angelina, who is giving birth, should realize the term "crowning" means that her

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Exam 2: Biological Foundations: Heredity, Prenatal Development, and Birth

Your phenotype includes physical, psychological, and behavioral features.

If tallness is dominant and designated as "T," and shortness is recessive and designated as "s," who would likely be short?

Human DNA is composed of a total of ____ different nucleotide bases.

Heredity and environment

How many of the following are potential teratogens: aspirin, nicotine, cocaine, and caffeine?

The period of the ____ lasts for approximately two weeks.

Identify one disease, one drug, and an environmental hazard that is known to negatively impact prenatal development. Be sure to describe the specific impact of each teratogen.

The cutoff between normal and low birth weight is about ____ pounds.

The experimental CRISPR process, in which the genome is edited by replacing alleles, is an example of work in which field?

DNA is short for _______________ acid.

The ____ houses the blood vessels that join the embryo and its mother.

Mi Lei is pregnant and her body is currently experiencing the event that triggers hormonal changes that will prevent further menstruation. This event is called

By the time Lexi arrived at the hospital to deliver her child, the child had entered the vaginal opening. This means that Debbie was in the ____ stage of labor.

Discuss the relationship between genotype and phenotype. Provide an example of each to support your analysis.

The ____ is the cluster of cells in the center of the zygote that will eventually develop into the baby.

When looking through a microscope at an entire set of human male chromosomes, how would you be able to differentiate an autosome pair from a sex chromosome pair?

The threadlike structures in the nucleus of a cell that contain genetic material are called

Down syndrome and Turner's syndrome are two genetic disorders that involve abnormal chromosomes. Identify the exact chromosomal aberration and the impact of the aberration on development for each syndrome.

By definition, premature infants are born prior to ____ weeks after conception.

When her physician mentions the term "crowning," Angelina, who is giving birth, should realize the term "crowning" means that her

The Study of Human Development

Tools for Exploring the World: Physical, Perceptual, and Motor Development

The Emergence of Thought and Language: Cognitive Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Entering the Social World: Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Off to School: Cognitive and Physical Development in Middle Childhood

Expanding Social Horizons: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

Rites of Passage: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Moving Into the Adult Social World: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Becoming an Adult: Physical, Cognitive, and Personality Development in Young Adulthood

Being With Others: Forming Relationships in Young and Middle Adulthood

Work, Leisure, and Retirement

Making It in Midlife: the Biopsychosocial Challenges of Middle Adulthood

The Personal Context of Later Life: Physical, Cognitive, and Mental Health Issues

Social Aspects of Later Life: Psychosocial, Retirement, Relationship, and Societal Issues

The Final Passage: Dying and Bereavement

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