Question 1

When an egg is fertilized, the sperm contributes _________chromosomes.

Accepted Answer

A)  12 
B)  74 
C)  23 
D)  46 
E)  14 
A)  12 
B)  74 
C)  23 
D)  46 
E)  14 C

Question 2

What is the term for different gene pools?

Accepted Answer

A)  races 
B)  genus 
C)  phylum 
D)  kingdom 
E)  species 
A)  races 
B)  genus 
C)  phylum 
D)  kingdom 
E)  species E

Question 3

What is the term for spontaneous or random changes to a gene or genes?

Accepted Answer

A)  transmutationisis 
B)  metamorphosis 
C)  mutation 
D)  alteration 
E)  transformation 
A)  transmutationisis 
B)  metamorphosis 
C)  mutation 
D)  alteration 
E)  transformation C

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Humans have the largest brains in relation to their body size compared to other animals. 
B)  Humans have the largest brains in the animal kingdom. 
C)  Human brains are 2.33% of their body weight. 
D)  When observing fossils of the human species, evidence shows that brain mass has decreased. 
E)  Human brains are similar in size and shape to the brains of chimpanzees. 
A)  Humans have the largest brains in relation to their body size compared to other animals. 
B)  Humans have the largest brains in the animal kingdom. 
C)  Human brains are 2.33% of their body weight. 
D)  When observing fossils of the human species, evidence shows that brain mass has decreased. 
E)  Human brains are similar in size and shape to the brains of chimpanzees.

Question 5

An individuals genes are located on _________, which is made up of_________.

Accepted Answer

A)  chromosomes; DNA 
B)  DNA; chromosomes 
C)  RNA; chromosomes 
D)  alleles; RNA 
E)  alleles; chromosomes 
A)  chromosomes; DNA 
B)  DNA; chromosomes 
C)  RNA; chromosomes 
D)  alleles; RNA 
E)  alleles; chromosomes

Question 6

In order for a trait to be an adaptation, it must…

Accepted Answer

A)  be inherited from one generation to the next. 
B)  result in variations. 
C)  be an advantage over other species. 
D)  be contained within a specific environment. 
E)  remain static within the population. 
A)  be inherited from one generation to the next. 
B)  result in variations. 
C)  be an advantage over other species. 
D)  be contained within a specific environment. 
E)  remain static within the population.

Question 7

Nicole is always getting compliments on her hair, which is naturally beautiful. Therefore, people are complimenting her on her hair's _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  texture 
B)  genetic attributes 
C)  alleles 
D)  genotype 
E)  phenotype 
A)  texture 
B)  genetic attributes 
C)  alleles 
D)  genotype 
E)  phenotype

Question 8

Until recently, it was a commonly held belief that the human brain resembled a blank slate. What was the term for this belief?

Accepted Answer

A)  uniformity 
B)  tabula rasa 
C)  taxona 
D)  postnatal void 
E)  ultimate variation 
A)  uniformity 
B)  tabula rasa 
C)  taxona 
D)  postnatal void 
E)  ultimate variation

Question 9

Jen's parents are both brunettes, but Jen was born a natural blonde. This must be due to her parent's _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  phenotypes 
B)  gene flow 
C)  recessive genes 
D)  dominant genes 
E)  endocasts 
A)  phenotypes 
B)  gene flow 
C)  recessive genes 
D)  dominant genes 
E)  endocasts

Question 10

Proximate cause is to "how," as ultimate cause is to " __________"

Accepted Answer

A)  what 
B)  when 
C)  where 
D)  why 
E)  who 
A)  what 
B)  when 
C)  where 
D)  why 
E)  who

Question 11

What is one way to examine the skulls of mammals?

Accepted Answer

A)  cladistics 
B)  heterocasts 
C)  homocasts 
D)  herocasts 
E)  endocasts 
A)  cladistics 
B)  heterocasts 
C)  homocasts 
D)  herocasts 
E)  endocasts

Question 12

Natural selection is to survival, as sexual selection is to _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  mating 
B)  population 
C)  gratification 
D)  competition 
E)  reproduction 
A)  mating 
B)  population 
C)  gratification 
D)  competition 
E)  reproduction

Question 13

What does it mean for a life form to be inbred?

Accepted Answer

A)  The parents of this life form both carry recessive traits. . 
B)  The parents of this life form were made of yeast. 
C)  The parents of this life form had difficulties conceiving. 
D)  The parents of this life form were part of separate species. 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  The parents of this life form both carry recessive traits. . 
B)  The parents of this life form were made of yeast. 
C)  The parents of this life form had difficulties conceiving. 
D)  The parents of this life form were part of separate species. 
E)  None of the above.

Question 14

The environment cannot typically change the genotype, with the exception of exposure to _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  radiation 
B)  aspartame 
C)  carcinogens 
D)  x-rays 
E)  nucleic acid
F) M&Ms 
A)  radiation 
B)  aspartame 
C)  carcinogens 
D)  x-rays 
E)  nucleic acid
F) M&Ms

Question 15

What are the pieces of DNA that pass traits from generation to generation?

Accepted Answer

A)  ribosomes 
B)  cells 
C)  traits 
D)  genes 
E)  chromosomes 
A)  ribosomes 
B)  cells 
C)  traits 
D)  genes 
E)  chromosomes

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  While natural selection operates on genotypes, only phenotypes are transmitted from generation to generation. 
B)  While natural selection operates on phenotypes, only genotypes are transmitted from generation to generation. 
C)  Regardless of your genotype, only you phenotype will be passed on to your children. 
D)  Your phenotype is invariant during your lifetime. 
E)  Genes make traits and diseases. 
A)  While natural selection operates on genotypes, only phenotypes are transmitted from generation to generation. 
B)  While natural selection operates on phenotypes, only genotypes are transmitted from generation to generation. 
C)  Regardless of your genotype, only you phenotype will be passed on to your children. 
D)  Your phenotype is invariant during your lifetime. 
E)  Genes make traits and diseases.

Question 17

Crystal is going to a singles night at the bar. Before she leaves the house, she spends hours in front of the mirror perfecting her hair and make-up in order to compete with the younger and more attractive women for men's attention. What evolutionary concept would this be an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  intrasexual selection 
B)  resource based selection 
C)  intersexual selection 
D)  superficial selection 
E)  purely sexual selection 
A)  intrasexual selection 
B)  resource based selection 
C)  intersexual selection 
D)  superficial selection 
E)  purely sexual selection

Question 18

Diana meets a man who drives a 2006 silver, convertible Mustang. If she decides to mate with him based solely on this reason, this is an example of_________.

Accepted Answer

A)  intrasexual selection 
B)  resource based selection 
C)  intersexual selection 
D)  superficial selection 
E)  purely sexual selection 
A)  intrasexual selection 
B)  resource based selection 
C)  intersexual selection 
D)  superficial selection 
E)  purely sexual selection

Question 19

The species of Heffalumps live on the planet Zurg. Once there was an earthquake and an entire island of the Heffalump people were separated from the rest of the population. Millions of years later this separation continues with no contact between the two (the island is surrounded by lava; not like on earth
Where we have water). What is the term for the changes that likely occurred between these two groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic separation 
B)  genetic drift 
C)  genetic flow 
D)  genetic shift 
E)  genetic division 
A)  genetic separation 
B)  genetic drift 
C)  genetic flow 
D)  genetic shift 
E)  genetic division

Question 20

What is the role of alleles in polygenic traits?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dominant alleles are responsible for expressing the trait. 
B)  Recessive alleles play a major role in the final outcome of the trait. 
C)  For every two alleles, there is one polygenic trait. 
D)  Each allele has a small effect in determining the final phenotype. 
E)  Each allele has a massive effect in determining the final phenotype. 
A)  Dominant alleles are responsible for expressing the trait. 
B)  Recessive alleles play a major role in the final outcome of the trait. 
C)  For every two alleles, there is one polygenic trait. 
D)  Each allele has a small effect in determining the final phenotype. 
E)  Each allele has a massive effect in determining the final phenotype.

When an egg is fertilized, the sperm contributes _________chromosomes.

What is the term for different gene pools?

What is the term for spontaneous or random changes to a gene or genes?

Which of the following statements is true?

An individuals genes are located on _, which is made up of_.

In order for a trait to be an adaptation, it must…

Nicole is always getting compliments on her hair, which is naturally beautiful. Therefore, people are complimenting her on her hair's _________.

Until recently, it was a commonly held belief that the human brain resembled a blank slate. What was the term for this belief?

Jen's parents are both brunettes, but Jen was born a natural blonde. This must be due to her parent's _________.

Proximate cause is to "how," as ultimate cause is to " __________"

What is one way to examine the skulls of mammals?

Natural selection is to survival, as sexual selection is to _________.

What does it mean for a life form to be inbred?

The environment cannot typically change the genotype, with the exception of exposure to _________.

What are the pieces of DNA that pass traits from generation to generation?

Which of the following statements is true?

Crystal is going to a singles night at the bar. Before she leaves the house, she spends hours in front of the mirror perfecting her hair and make-up in order to compete with the younger and more attractive women for men's attention. What evolutionary concept would this be an example of?

Diana meets a man who drives a 2006 silver, convertible Mustang. If she decides to mate with him based solely on this reason, this is an example of_________.

What is the role of alleles in polygenic traits?

Introduction to Neuropsychology Objectives

Neuroanatomy

Techniques in Neuropsychology

Laterality

The Sensorimotor System

Sensation and Perception: Vision

Memory

Hearing and Language Processing

Emotion

Spatial Ability

Attention and Consciousness

Neural Development

Human Brain Damage

Neuropsychological Assessment

Recovery of Function Objectives

Filters

Exam 12: Humans, Human Brains, and Evolution

When an egg is fertilized, the sperm contributes _________chromosomes.

What is the term for different gene pools?

What is the term for spontaneous or random changes to a gene or genes?

Which of the following statements is true?

An individuals genes are located on _________, which is made up of_________.

In order for a trait to be an adaptation, it must…

Nicole is always getting compliments on her hair, which is naturally beautiful. Therefore, people are complimenting her on her hair's _________.

Until recently, it was a commonly held belief that the human brain resembled a blank slate. What was the term for this belief?

Jen's parents are both brunettes, but Jen was born a natural blonde. This must be due to her parent's _________.

Proximate cause is to "how," as ultimate cause is to " __________"

What is one way to examine the skulls of mammals?

Natural selection is to survival, as sexual selection is to _________.

What does it mean for a life form to be inbred?

The environment cannot typically change the genotype, with the exception of exposure to _________.

What are the pieces of DNA that pass traits from generation to generation?

Which of the following statements is true?

Crystal is going to a singles night at the bar. Before she leaves the house, she spends hours in front of the mirror perfecting her hair and make-up in order to compete with the younger and more attractive women for men's attention. What evolutionary concept would this be an example of?

Diana meets a man who drives a 2006 silver, convertible Mustang. If she decides to mate with him based solely on this reason, this is an example of_________.

What is the role of alleles in polygenic traits?

Introduction to Neuropsychology Objectives

Neuroanatomy

Techniques in Neuropsychology

Laterality

The Sensorimotor System

Sensation and Perception: Vision

Memory

Hearing and Language Processing

Emotion

Spatial Ability

Attention and Consciousness

Neural Development

Human Brain Damage

Neuropsychological Assessment

Recovery of Function Objectives

Filters

An individuals genes are located on _, which is made up of_.