Question 1

Chromosomes consist of deoxyribonucleic acid DNA).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Harold has Klinefelter's syndrome which is caused by a(n) __________ chromosome pattern.

Accepted Answer

A)  XYY 
B)  XXY 
C)  Y 
D)  YY 
A)  XYY 
B)  XXY 
C)  Y 
D)  YY

Question 3

Niche-picking refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  one genotype leading to a range of phenotypes, depending on the environment. 
B)  children deliberately seeking environments that fit their heredity. 
C)  children's heredity eliciting different reactions from the environment. 
D)  parents both passing on their genes to their children and providing an environment for their children. 
A)  one genotype leading to a range of phenotypes, depending on the environment. 
B)  children deliberately seeking environments that fit their heredity. 
C)  children's heredity eliciting different reactions from the environment. 
D)  parents both passing on their genes to their children and providing an environment for their children.

Question 4

Huntington's disease involves progressive deterioration of the nervous system, which causes

Accepted Answer

A)  muscle spasms, depression, and personality changes. 
B)  schizophrenia. 
C)  an accumulation of poisonous substances in the body. 
D)  sterility. 
A)  muscle spasms, depression, and personality changes. 
B)  schizophrenia. 
C)  an accumulation of poisonous substances in the body. 
D)  sterility.

Question 5

Chromosomes consist of

Accepted Answer

A)  eggs and sperm. 
B)  phenotypes. 
C)  alleles. 
D)  deoxyribonucleic acid. 
A)  eggs and sperm. 
B)  phenotypes. 
C)  alleles. 
D)  deoxyribonucleic acid.

Question 6

About 80% of in vitro fertilization attempts succeed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

An individual who is heterozygous for eye color would have

Accepted Answer

A)  two alleles for brown eyes. 
B)  one allele for brown eyes and one for blue eyes. 
C)  two alleles for blue eyes. 
D)  blue eyes. 
A)  two alleles for brown eyes. 
B)  one allele for brown eyes and one for blue eyes. 
C)  two alleles for blue eyes. 
D)  blue eyes.

Question 8

Teenage girls begin to menstruate at a younger age if they've had a stressful childhood. This is an example of epigenesist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Blueprints are to a completed house as __________ are to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  phenotypes; genotypes 
B)  genotypes; phenotypes 
C)  recessive genes; dominant genes 
D)  dominant genes; recessive genes 
A)  phenotypes; genotypes 
B)  genotypes; phenotypes 
C)  recessive genes; dominant genes 
D)  dominant genes; recessive genes

Question 10

__________ is one of the few serious inherited disorders caused by a dominant allele.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sickle-cell disease 
B)  Phenylketonuria 
C)  Turner's syndrome 
D)  Huntington's disease 
A)  Sickle-cell disease 
B)  Phenylketonuria 
C)  Turner's syndrome 
D)  Huntington's disease

Question 11

The environment has no impact on when genes are activated - they follow a predictable and predetermined schedule based on maturation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Experiences determine which phenotypes emerge, and genotypes influence the nature of experiences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

__________ twins are to identical twins as __________ twins are to fraternal twins.

Accepted Answer

A)  Homozygous; heterozygous 
B)  Heterozygous; homozygous 
C)  Dizygotic; monozygotic 
D)  Monozygotic; dizygotic 
A)  Homozygous; heterozygous 
B)  Heterozygous; homozygous 
C)  Dizygotic; monozygotic 
D)  Monozygotic; dizygotic

Question 14

You and a friend were talking about the role of heredity and environment on child development. You tell your friends that "nature" can help determine the kind of "nurturing" that a child receives. Explain and give an example since your friend looks really confused). Be sure to discuss niche-picking in your explanation.

Accepted Answer

A good answer will be similar to the fol

Question 15

Individuals with the sickle-cell allele are more resistant to malaria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Cornelius and Janelle sought genetic counseling because of concern that they might have children with sickle-cell disease. The counselor determined they each have one recessive allele for sickle-cells and one dominant allele for healthy blood cells. The counselor would tell them that they have a

Accepted Answer

A)  100% chance of having a child with sickle-cell disease. 
B)  25% chance of having a child with sickle-cell disease and a 50% chance of having a child with sickle-cell trait. 
C)  25% chance of having a child with sickle-cell trait and a 50% chance of having a child with sickle-cell disease. 
D)  75% chance of having a child with sickle-cell disease. 
A)  100% chance of having a child with sickle-cell disease. 
B)  25% chance of having a child with sickle-cell disease and a 50% chance of having a child with sickle-cell trait. 
C)  25% chance of having a child with sickle-cell trait and a 50% chance of having a child with sickle-cell disease. 
D)  75% chance of having a child with sickle-cell disease.

Question 17

Which situation will lead to the largest heritability coefficient for reading disability?

Accepted Answer

A)  well-educated parents providing academically stimulating environments that foster children's reading ability 
B)  less-educated parents providing academically stimulating environments that foster children's reading ability 
C)  well-educated parents providing environments that do not foster children's reading ability 
D)  less-educated parents providing environments that do not foster children's reading ability 
A)  well-educated parents providing academically stimulating environments that foster children's reading ability 
B)  less-educated parents providing academically stimulating environments that foster children's reading ability 
C)  well-educated parents providing environments that do not foster children's reading ability 
D)  less-educated parents providing environments that do not foster children's reading ability

Question 18

Explain basic concepts of single gene inheritance using the terms alleles, chromosomes, homozygous, heterozygous, dominant, and recessive.

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the following

Question 19

An XYY complement of sex chromosomes is associated with which of the following characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A)  problems perceiving spatial relations 
B)  short stature 
C)  below-normal intelligence 
D)  susceptibility to heart defects 
A)  problems perceiving spatial relations 
B)  short stature 
C)  below-normal intelligence 
D)  susceptibility to heart defects

Question 20

Liz has Turner's syndrome. Which of the following characteristics would you expect her to have?

Accepted Answer

A)  tall stature 
B)  short stature 
C)  delayed language development 
D)  delayed motor development 
A)  tall stature 
B)  short stature 
C)  delayed language development 
D)  delayed motor development

Chromosomes consist of deoxyribonucleic acid DNA).

Harold has Klinefelter's syndrome which is caused by a(n) __________ chromosome pattern.

Niche-picking refers to

Huntington's disease involves progressive deterioration of the nervous system, which causes

Chromosomes consist of

About 80% of in vitro fertilization attempts succeed.

An individual who is heterozygous for eye color would have

Teenage girls begin to menstruate at a younger age if they've had a stressful childhood. This is an example of epigenesist.

Blueprints are to a completed house as are to .

__________ is one of the few serious inherited disorders caused by a dominant allele.

The environment has no impact on when genes are activated - they follow a predictable and predetermined schedule based on maturation.

Experiences determine which phenotypes emerge, and genotypes influence the nature of experiences.

twins are to identical twins as twins are to fraternal twins.

Individuals with the sickle-cell allele are more resistant to malaria.

Cornelius and Janelle sought genetic counseling because of concern that they might have children with sickle-cell disease. The counselor determined they each have one recessive allele for sickle-cells and one dominant allele for healthy blood cells. The counselor would tell them that they have a

Which situation will lead to the largest heritability coefficient for reading disability?

Explain basic concepts of single gene inheritance using the terms alleles, chromosomes, homozygous, heterozygous, dominant, and recessive.

An XYY complement of sex chromosomes is associated with which of the following characteristics?

Liz has Turner's syndrome. Which of the following characteristics would you expect her to have?

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Exam 2: Genetic Bases of Child Development

Chromosomes consist of deoxyribonucleic acid DNA).

Harold has Klinefelter's syndrome which is caused by a(n) __________ chromosome pattern.

Niche-picking refers to

Huntington's disease involves progressive deterioration of the nervous system, which causes

Chromosomes consist of

About 80% of in vitro fertilization attempts succeed.

An individual who is heterozygous for eye color would have

Teenage girls begin to menstruate at a younger age if they've had a stressful childhood. This is an example of epigenesist.

Blueprints are to a completed house as __________ are to __________.

__________ is one of the few serious inherited disorders caused by a dominant allele.

The environment has no impact on when genes are activated - they follow a predictable and predetermined schedule based on maturation.

Experiences determine which phenotypes emerge, and genotypes influence the nature of experiences.

__________ twins are to identical twins as __________ twins are to fraternal twins.

Individuals with the sickle-cell allele are more resistant to malaria.

Cornelius and Janelle sought genetic counseling because of concern that they might have children with sickle-cell disease. The counselor determined they each have one recessive allele for sickle-cells and one dominant allele for healthy blood cells. The counselor would tell them that they have a

Which situation will lead to the largest heritability coefficient for reading disability?

Explain basic concepts of single gene inheritance using the terms alleles, chromosomes, homozygous, heterozygous, dominant, and recessive.

An XYY complement of sex chromosomes is associated with which of the following characteristics?

Liz has Turner's syndrome. Which of the following characteristics would you expect her to have?

The Science of Child Development

Prenatal Development, Birth, and the Newborn

Growth and Health

Perceptual and Motor Development

Theories of Cognitive Development

Cognitive Processes and Academic Skills

Intelligence and Individual Differences in Cognition

Language and Communication

Emotional Development

Understanding Self and Others

Moral Understanding and Behavior

Gender and Development

Family Relationships

Influences Beyond the Family

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Blueprints are to a completed house as are to .

twins are to identical twins as twins are to fraternal twins.