Exam 2: Heredity and the Environment

The concept of resiliency-that some children grow up in challenging environments (e.g., violence, poverty, etc.) but still manage to develop normally-suggests that genetic limits may protect the individual from some negative environments. This protective influence of the genes is a form of

Two strands of molecules that twist around each other like a spiral staircase are called

The gene for Huntington's disease has been identified on

Huntington's disease is the most common example of a recessive gene disease.

While applying for a job, Jessica is asked to submit a DNA sample for genetic testing. She should refuse the request because

The genetic code that a person inherits is called

_____________ ensures that a child receives 23 chromosomes from each parent.

Juanita, a 6-month-old infant, has parents who are outgoing and socialize frequently with friends and neighbors. Juanita's parents create the chance for her to interact with many different people. As a result, she also develops a personality that is similar to her parents. This example illustrates the __________ form of G x E interaction.

A karyotype is

Which of the following is NOT one of the nucleotide base molecules that form DNA?

Which of the following statements regarding heritability estimates is FALSE?

Which of the following is the first step of mitosis?

Which of the following allele patterns would an individual need to carry in order to express cystic fibrosis, a receive gene disease, where C stands for a dominant allele and c stands for a recessive allele?

Which of the following is NOT a disorder discussed in your text as being linked to a certain gene location?

________ always pairs with thymine.

In adoption studies, the phenomenon of selective placement means that

Which of the following is a moral question that has arisen due to the work of the Human Genome Project?

________ involve(s) the assumption in twin studies that the environment for identical twins is the same as nonidentical twins.

A gamete is

Research on artificial insemination and in vitro fertilization (Golombok, et al.) has found that there are more developmental problems when children are conceived by these methods.