Question 1

Epigenetic modifications affect the nucleotide sequence of the DNA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

During interaction between genes and environment,the phenotype ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  changes the genotype 
B)  is expressed as discontinuous variation 
C)  is variable and undergoes continuous change throughout the life of the organism 
D)  can be quantitatively subdivided into genotypic and environmental components 
E)  cannot vary 
A)  changes the genotype 
B)  is expressed as discontinuous variation 
C)  is variable and undergoes continuous change throughout the life of the organism 
D)  can be quantitatively subdivided into genotypic and environmental components 
E)  cannot vary

Question 3

The hormone leptin is produced by ____________________ cells.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The hormone leptin is produced by ____________________...

Question 4

Twin,adoption,and family studies show that obesity has a heritability that averages close to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  0.1 
B)  0.3 
C)  0.5 
D)  0.7 
E)  0.9 
A)  0.1 
B)  0.3 
C)  0.5 
D)  0.7 
E)  0.9

Question 5

Twins are concordant for a trait when ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  both twins share the trait with at least one parent 
B)  only identical twins have the trait 
C)  only fraternal twins have the trait 
D)  both twins have the trait 
E)  all of the twins' siblings have the trait 
A)  both twins share the trait with at least one parent 
B)  only identical twins have the trait 
C)  only fraternal twins have the trait 
D)  both twins have the trait 
E)  all of the twins' siblings have the trait

Question 6

A measured heritability of 0.7 means that 70% of the phenotypic variation observed is due to genetic differences within the population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The contributions of genes and environmental factors are strictly defined during the study of complex traits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Complex traits are usually quantified by ____________________ rather than by ____________________.

Accepted Answer

measuremen

Question 9

The tall and short phenotypes in pea plants are examples of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  polygenic traits 
B)  continuous traits 
C)  multifactorial traits 
D)  discontinuous traits 
E)  gene interaction 
A)  polygenic traits 
B)  continuous traits 
C)  multifactorial traits 
D)  discontinuous traits 
E)  gene interaction

Question 10

Darker skin color is correlated with ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the northern hemisphere 
B)  inland regions 
C)  coastal regions 
D)  longitude 
E)  the intensity of UV radiation 
A)  the northern hemisphere 
B)  inland regions 
C)  coastal regions 
D)  longitude 
E)  the intensity of UV radiation

Question 11

Describe the relationship between single nucleotide polymorphisms and haplotypes and explain how each is used in genome-wide association studies.

Accepted Answer

Genome-wide association studies look for

Question 12

Scientists are researching how much influence ____________________ has on the differences in IQ among population groups often classified as different races.

Accepted Answer

inheritanc

Question 13

The genes discovered to date account for only about 5-10% of the total variation in adult height.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

One characteristic of continuous variation is that ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  traits are usually quantified by counting 
B)  only a single gene pair contributes to the phenotype 
C)  individual genes have a large effect on the phenotype 
D)  phenotypic expression varies across a wide range 
E)  it is best analyzed in individuals rather than in populations 
A)  traits are usually quantified by counting 
B)  only a single gene pair contributes to the phenotype 
C)  individual genes have a large effect on the phenotype 
D)  phenotypic expression varies across a wide range 
E)  it is best analyzed in individuals rather than in populations

Question 15

In humans,variations in skin color are due to differences in the amount,type,and distribution of the pigment ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In humans,variations in skin color are due...

Question 16

Describe the breeding program initiated by King Frederick William of Prussia in the early 1700s to supply tall soldiers to the Potsdam Grenadier Guard.Was it successful? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Frederick William was obsessed with havi

Question 17

The effect of each dominant allele of a complex trait is ____________________ and _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The effect of each dominant allele of...

Question 18

Discuss Sir Francis Galton's contribution to genetics and identify the important concept that is linked to his observations.

Accepted Answer

Sir Francis Galton,a cousin of Charles D

Question 19

Summarize and give examples of the relationship between heritability and correlation coefficients and explain how each is calculated.

Accepted Answer

Heritability is calculated by using rela

Question 20

Mendel's pea plants made good experimental subjects because they ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  exhibit continuous variation 
B)  exhibit a variety of inheritance patterns 
C)  exhibit discontinuous variation and complete dominance 
D)  are sterile 
E)  have many complex traits that are easy to research 
A)  exhibit continuous variation 
B)  exhibit a variety of inheritance patterns 
C)  exhibit discontinuous variation and complete dominance 
D)  are sterile 
E)  have many complex traits that are easy to research

Epigenetic modifications affect the nucleotide sequence of the DNA.

During interaction between genes and environment,the phenotype ____.

The hormone leptin is produced by ____________________ cells.

Twin,adoption,and family studies show that obesity has a heritability that averages close to ____.

Twins are concordant for a trait when ____.

A measured heritability of 0.7 means that 70% of the phenotypic variation observed is due to genetic differences within the population.

The contributions of genes and environmental factors are strictly defined during the study of complex traits.

Complex traits are usually quantified by rather than by .

The tall and short phenotypes in pea plants are examples of ____.

Darker skin color is correlated with ____.

Describe the relationship between single nucleotide polymorphisms and haplotypes and explain how each is used in genome-wide association studies.

Scientists are researching how much influence ____________________ has on the differences in IQ among population groups often classified as different races.

The genes discovered to date account for only about 5-10% of the total variation in adult height.

One characteristic of continuous variation is that ____.

In humans,variations in skin color are due to differences in the amount,type,and distribution of the pigment ____________________.

Describe the breeding program initiated by King Frederick William of Prussia in the early 1700s to supply tall soldiers to the Potsdam Grenadier Guard.Was it successful? Why or why not?

The effect of each dominant allele of a complex trait is ______ and _.

Discuss Sir Francis Galton's contribution to genetics and identify the important concept that is linked to his observations.

Summarize and give examples of the relationship between heritability and correlation coefficients and explain how each is calculated.

Mendel's pea plants made good experimental subjects because they ____.

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Exam 5: The Inheritance of Complex Traits

Epigenetic modifications affect the nucleotide sequence of the DNA.

During interaction between genes and environment,the phenotype ____.

The hormone leptin is produced by ____________________ cells.

Twin,adoption,and family studies show that obesity has a heritability that averages close to ____.

Twins are concordant for a trait when ____.

A measured heritability of 0.7 means that 70% of the phenotypic variation observed is due to genetic differences within the population.

The contributions of genes and environmental factors are strictly defined during the study of complex traits.

Complex traits are usually quantified by ____________________ rather than by ____________________.

The tall and short phenotypes in pea plants are examples of ____.

Darker skin color is correlated with ____.

Describe the relationship between single nucleotide polymorphisms and haplotypes and explain how each is used in genome-wide association studies.

Scientists are researching how much influence ____________________ has on the differences in IQ among population groups often classified as different races.

The genes discovered to date account for only about 5-10% of the total variation in adult height.

One characteristic of continuous variation is that ____.

In humans,variations in skin color are due to differences in the amount,type,and distribution of the pigment ____________________.

Describe the breeding program initiated by King Frederick William of Prussia in the early 1700s to supply tall soldiers to the Potsdam Grenadier Guard.Was it successful? Why or why not?

The effect of each dominant allele of a complex trait is ____________________ and _______________.

Discuss Sir Francis Galton's contribution to genetics and identify the important concept that is linked to his observations.

Summarize and give examples of the relationship between heritability and correlation coefficients and explain how each is calculated.

Mendel's pea plants made good experimental subjects because they ____.

A Perspective on Human Genetics

Cells and Cell Division

Transmission of Genes from Generation to Generation

Pedigree Analysis in Human Genetics

Cytogenetics - Karyotypes and Chromosome Aberrations

Development and Sex Determination

The Structure - Replication - and Chromosomal Organization of DNA

Gene Expression and Gene Regulation

From Proteins to Phenotypes

Genome Alterations - Mutation and Epigenetics

Genes and Cancer

An Introduction to Genetic Technology

Biotechnology and Society

Genomes and Genomics

Reproductive Technology - Genetic Testing - and Gene Therapy

Genes and The Immune System

Genetics of Behavior

Population Genetics and Human Evolution

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Complex traits are usually quantified by rather than by .

The effect of each dominant allele of a complex trait is ______ and _.