Question 1

Which drug used to prevent acne can cause serious birth defects?

Accepted Answer

A)  Opiates 
B)  Diethylstilbestrol (DES) 
C)  Accutane 
D)  Anti-inflammatory drugs 
A)  Opiates 
B)  Diethylstilbestrol (DES) 
C)  Accutane 
D)  Anti-inflammatory drugs C

Question 2

Red-green color blindness,hemophilia,and Duchenne muscular dystrophy are all types of

Accepted Answer

A)  sex-linked recessive disorders. 
B)  sex-linked dominant disorders. 
C)  disorders that are more common in females than males. 
D)  disorders linked to the Y chromosome. 
A)  sex-linked recessive disorders. 
B)  sex-linked dominant disorders. 
C)  disorders that are more common in females than males. 
D)  disorders linked to the Y chromosome. A

Question 3

Examine the relationship between the concepts of reaction range and canalization.

Accepted Answer

The concepts of reaction range and canalization are both related to the idea of how genetic and environmental factors interact to determine an individual's traits and development.

Reaction range refers to the range of possible phenotypic outcomes that can occur for a particular genotype, depending on the environmental conditions. In other words, individuals with the same genetic makeup can exhibit a wide range of traits and behaviors based on the environment in which they are raised. This concept emphasizes the role of environmental influences in shaping an individual's characteristics.

On the other hand, canalization refers to the ability of a genotype to produce the same phenotype despite variations in environmental conditions. This concept suggests that certain traits are more resistant to environmental influences and are more likely to develop in a consistent manner, regardless of the specific environmental factors present. In other words, canalization highlights the robustness and stability of certain genetic pathways in the face of environmental variability.

The relationship between these concepts lies in their shared focus on the interplay between genetics and the environment in shaping an individual's development. Reaction range emphasizes the flexibility and adaptability of genetic expression in response to environmental factors, while canalization highlights the stability and consistency of certain genetic pathways. Together, these concepts provide a more comprehensive understanding of how nature and nurture interact to produce the diversity of traits and behaviors observed in individuals.

Question 4

Recessive inheritance occurs only when a person receives two _____ alleles,one from each parent.

Accepted Answer

A)  dominant 
B)  recessive 
C)  homozygous 
D)  heterozygous 
A)  dominant 
B)  recessive 
C)  homozygous 
D)  heterozygous

Question 5

Which of the following is generally used to detect multiple pregnancies or measure a fetus's head?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chorionic villus sampling 
B)  Maternal blood test 
C)  Ultrasound 
D)  Amniocentesis 
A)  Chorionic villus sampling 
B)  Maternal blood test 
C)  Ultrasound 
D)  Amniocentesis

Question 6

A person's genotype may INCLUDE the ability for musical giftedness.Which of the following experiences will encourage the expression of that musical talent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Good nutrition on the part of the mother 
B)  Access to musical instruments/lessons 
C)  Lack of interest in music 
D)  Parents who have musical interest or talent 
A)  Good nutrition on the part of the mother 
B)  Access to musical instruments/lessons 
C)  Lack of interest in music 
D)  Parents who have musical interest or talent

Question 7

List two specific issues that prospective parents should discuss with the doctor prior to becoming pregnant.

Accepted Answer

Prospective parents should discuss a var

Question 8

Thomas suffers from a sex-linked blood-clotting disorder called hemophilia that is transmitted by a recessive gene.Neither his mother nor his father has ever shown symptoms of this disease.What can we conclude about the genetic makeup of John's parents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both the mother and the father have the faulty gene. 
B)  The mother is a carrier for hemophilia, while the father does not have the gene. 
C)  The mother is homozygous for the faulty gene, while the father is heterozygous. 
D)  The father has the faulty gene, while the mother does not. 
A)  Both the mother and the father have the faulty gene. 
B)  The mother is a carrier for hemophilia, while the father does not have the gene. 
C)  The mother is homozygous for the faulty gene, while the father is heterozygous. 
D)  The father has the faulty gene, while the mother does not.

Question 9

Which of the following are NOT recommendations associated with preconception care?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical examinations 
B)  Vaccinations 
C)  Risk screening 
D)  Diagnostic x-rays 
A)  Physical examinations 
B)  Vaccinations 
C)  Risk screening 
D)  Diagnostic x-rays

Question 10

Which of the following do doctors recommend about the use of alcohol during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drinking is beneficial because it reduces stress. 
B)  Women who drink less than a six-pack of beer a day are at little risk. 
C)  Alcohol is not harmful if the woman has only two drinks a day. 
D)  Alcohol should be avoided entirely throughout the whole pregnancy. 
A)  Drinking is beneficial because it reduces stress. 
B)  Women who drink less than a six-pack of beer a day are at little risk. 
C)  Alcohol is not harmful if the woman has only two drinks a day. 
D)  Alcohol should be avoided entirely throughout the whole pregnancy.

Question 11

Describe the difference between a genotype and phenotype and provide one example of each.

Accepted Answer

Genotype refers to the genetic makeup of

Question 12

List three specific prenatal influences that affect infant development during pregnancy,and identify three techniques that doctors can employ to assess a fetus's health and well-being.

Accepted Answer

Three specific prenatal influences that

Question 13

You tell your parents that in college you wish to study the science of genetics.What will be the focus of your study?

Accepted Answer

A)  The inborn, inherited factors that affect development 
B)  The effects of environmental influences on phenotypic development 
C)  The interactions of the environment with nurturing factors 
D)  The factors responsible for all differences between people 
A)  The inborn, inherited factors that affect development 
B)  The effects of environmental influences on phenotypic development 
C)  The interactions of the environment with nurturing factors 
D)  The factors responsible for all differences between people

Question 14

Evaluate the research on genetic testing presented in your text.

Accepted Answer

The research on genetic testing presente

Question 15

Some infants are born with sex-linked disorders.These disorders are

Accepted Answer

A)  never seen in females. 
B)  generally passed from father to son. 
C)  generally passed from mother to daughter. 
D)  often carried by a female although not apparent in her phenotype. 
A)  never seen in females. 
B)  generally passed from father to son. 
C)  generally passed from mother to daughter. 
D)  often carried by a female although not apparent in her phenotype.

Question 16

A factor that increases the probability of having a baby with Down syndrome is

Accepted Answer

A)  increased age of mother or father. 
B)  parents' use of tobacco. 
C)  parents' use of alcohol. 
D)  a defective XY chromosome pattern. 
A)  increased age of mother or father. 
B)  parents' use of tobacco. 
C)  parents' use of alcohol. 
D)  a defective XY chromosome pattern.

Question 17

How many pairs of chromosomes does the normal human being have?

Accepted Answer

A)  22 
B)  23 
C)  44 
D)  46 
A)  22 
B)  23 
C)  44 
D)  46

Question 18

The most frequently stated cause for Down syndrome is

Accepted Answer

A)  a recessive gene. 
B)  seasonal fluctuations of hormones. 
C)  exposure to X-rays and pesticides. 
D)  an accident in chromosome distribution. 
A)  a recessive gene. 
B)  seasonal fluctuations of hormones. 
C)  exposure to X-rays and pesticides. 
D)  an accident in chromosome distribution.

Question 19

A hereditary characteristic that is carried by an individual but is NOT expressed in that individual's phenotype is

Accepted Answer

A)  recessive. 
B)  partially dominant. 
C)  homozygous. 
D)  regressive. 
A)  recessive. 
B)  partially dominant. 
C)  homozygous. 
D)  regressive.

Question 20

Permanent alterations in genetic material that occur due to environmental conditions such as radiation or environmental hazards is/are called

Accepted Answer

A)  incomplete dominations. 
B)  recessive defects. 
C)  alleles. 
D)  mutations. 
A)  incomplete dominations. 
B)  recessive defects. 
C)  alleles. 
D)  mutations.

Which drug used to prevent acne can cause serious birth defects?

Red-green color blindness,hemophilia,and Duchenne muscular dystrophy are all types of

Examine the relationship between the concepts of reaction range and canalization.

Recessive inheritance occurs only when a person receives two _____ alleles,one from each parent.

Which of the following is generally used to detect multiple pregnancies or measure a fetus's head?

A person's genotype may INCLUDE the ability for musical giftedness.Which of the following experiences will encourage the expression of that musical talent?

List two specific issues that prospective parents should discuss with the doctor prior to becoming pregnant.

Thomas suffers from a sex-linked blood-clotting disorder called hemophilia that is transmitted by a recessive gene.Neither his mother nor his father has ever shown symptoms of this disease.What can we conclude about the genetic makeup of John's parents?

Which of the following are NOT recommendations associated with preconception care?

Which of the following do doctors recommend about the use of alcohol during pregnancy?

Describe the difference between a genotype and phenotype and provide one example of each.

List three specific prenatal influences that affect infant development during pregnancy,and identify three techniques that doctors can employ to assess a fetus's health and well-being.

You tell your parents that in college you wish to study the science of genetics.What will be the focus of your study?

Evaluate the research on genetic testing presented in your text.

Some infants are born with sex-linked disorders.These disorders are

A factor that increases the probability of having a baby with Down syndrome is

How many pairs of chromosomes does the normal human being have?

The most frequently stated cause for Down syndrome is

A hereditary characteristic that is carried by an individual but is NOT expressed in that individual's phenotype is

Permanent alterations in genetic material that occur due to environmental conditions such as radiation or environmental hazards is/are called

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Theory and Research

Birth and Physical Development During the First Three Years

Cognitive Development During the First Three Years

Psychosocial Development During the First Three Years

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Psychosocial Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Psychosocial Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Psychosocial Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood

Psychosocial Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood

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Exam 3: Forming a New Life

Which drug used to prevent acne can cause serious birth defects?

Red-green color blindness,hemophilia,and Duchenne muscular dystrophy are all types of

Examine the relationship between the concepts of reaction range and canalization.

Recessive inheritance occurs only when a person receives two _____ alleles,one from each parent.

Which of the following is generally used to detect multiple pregnancies or measure a fetus's head?

A person's genotype may INCLUDE the ability for musical giftedness.Which of the following experiences will encourage the expression of that musical talent?

List two specific issues that prospective parents should discuss with the doctor prior to becoming pregnant.

Thomas suffers from a sex-linked blood-clotting disorder called hemophilia that is transmitted by a recessive gene.Neither his mother nor his father has ever shown symptoms of this disease.What can we conclude about the genetic makeup of John's parents?

Which of the following are NOT recommendations associated with preconception care?

Which of the following do doctors recommend about the use of alcohol during pregnancy?

Describe the difference between a genotype and phenotype and provide one example of each.

List three specific prenatal influences that affect infant development during pregnancy,and identify three techniques that doctors can employ to assess a fetus's health and well-being.

You tell your parents that in college you wish to study the science of genetics.What will be the focus of your study?

Evaluate the research on genetic testing presented in your text.

Some infants are born with sex-linked disorders.These disorders are

A factor that increases the probability of having a baby with Down syndrome is

How many pairs of chromosomes does the normal human being have?

The most frequently stated cause for Down syndrome is

A hereditary characteristic that is carried by an individual but is NOT expressed in that individual's phenotype is

Permanent alterations in genetic material that occur due to environmental conditions such as radiation or environmental hazards is/are called

The Study of Human Development

Theory and Research

Birth and Physical Development During the First Three Years

Cognitive Development During the First Three Years

Psychosocial Development During the First Three Years

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Psychosocial Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Psychosocial Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Psychosocial Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood

Psychosocial Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Psychosocial Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Psychosocial Development in Late Adulthood

Dealing With Death and Bereavement

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