Question 1

In some cases,one gene of a pair always exerts its effects overriding the potential influence of the other gene.This is the _____ principle.

Accepted Answer

A)   sex-linked genes
B)   dominant-recessive genes
C)   genetic imprinting
D)   polygenic inheritanceE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

According to Paul Baltes,the benefits conferred with evolutionary selection _____ with age.

Accepted Answer

A)   increase
B)   stay the same
C)   decrease
D)   fluctuateE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Sandra excels in reading and spelling but struggles with mathematics.She is shorter than her peers and has a webbed neck.Her doctor has determined that she has one X chromosome missing.Sandra most likely has:

Accepted Answer

A)   XYY syndrome.
B)   fragile X syndrome.
C)   Turner syndrome.
D)   XXO syndrome.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

The nucleus of each human cell contains _____,which are threadlike structures made up of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) .

Accepted Answer

A)   mitochondria
B)   ribosomes
C)   chromosomes
D)   mesosomesE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Sasha's 23rd chromosome pair contains two X chromosomes.This indicates that Sasha:

Accepted Answer

A)   has Down syndrome.
B)   has fragile X syndrome.
C)   is a female.
D)   is a male.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

In human beings,by the end of meiosis,each egg or sperm has _____ chromosomes.

Accepted Answer

A)   46 paired
B)   23 unpaired
C)   23 paired
D)   46 unpairedE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 7

If a baboon learns to eat many different kinds of fruit instead of relying on only one kind for its nutritive needs,we would argue that this behavior promotes its survival.Thus,the behavior is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   adaptive
B)   aggressive
C)   dominant
D)   submissiveE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 8

As an alternative to "_____ evolutionism" presented in evolutionary psychology,Albert Bandura proposed a _____ view.

Accepted Answer

A)   bidirectional; unidirectional
B)   one-sided; bidirectional
C)   dynamic; linear
D)   balanced; biasedE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

By far the most common high-tech assisted reproduction technique used is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   artificial insemination
B)   in vitro fertilization
C)   spermatogenesis
D)   in vivo fertilizationE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Phenylketonuria (PKU) occurs in approximately _____ live births.

Accepted Answer

A)   1 of every 100 to 200
B)   1 of every 1,000 to 2,000
C)   1 of every 10,000 to 20,000
D)   1 of every 100,000 to 150,000E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Harry has been suffering from mental retardation and a learning disability since infancy.Subsequent tests revealed an abnormality in his X chromosome,which becomes constricted and often breaks.Identify the syndrome that Harry suffers from.

Accepted Answer

A)   Turner syndrome
B)   Fragile X syndrome
C)   XYY syndrome
D)   Klinefelter syndromeE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 12

_____ is the way an individual's genotype is expressed in observable and measurable characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A)   RNA
B)   DNA
C)   Phenotype
D)   StereotypeE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Tristan has a genetic disorder that results from an abnormality in the X chromosome,which becomes constricted and often breaks.His doctor informed Tristan's mother that he has:

Accepted Answer

A)   fragile X syndrome.
B)   XYY syndrome.
C)   Turner syndrome.
D)   Tay-Sach's disease.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Joshua,a 2-year-old,has been diagnosed with _____,a blood disorder that limits the body's oxygen supply and can cause joint swelling and heart and kidney failure.This genetic disorder can be treated through penicillin,pain medication,antibiotics and blood transfusions.His doctor has indicated that a study named Baby HUG may offer a better drug in the future.

Accepted Answer

A)   spina bifida
B)   Tay-Sachs disease
C)   sickle-cell anemia
D)   Huntington's diseaseE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Name a prenatal medical procedure in which a sample of amniotic fluid is withdrawn by a syringe and tested for chromosomal or metabolic disorders.

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Question 16

A cell which contains 12 pairs of chromosomes,divides by mitosis to form two new cells.How many pairs of chromosomes does each new cell contain?

Accepted Answer

A)   12
B)   23
C)   6
D)   48E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 17

Define shared and nonshared environmental experience.Provide an example of each and point out how that example exemplifies the concept?

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Yelena is an outgoing person; therefore,people naturally tend to like her and find her personable.According to Scarr-McCartney,which genotype-environment interaction does this best represent?

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

_____ correlations occur because a child's genetically influenced characteristics elicit certain types of environments.

Accepted Answer

A)   Passive genotype-environment
B)   Evocative genotype-environment
C)   Influential genotype-environment
D)   Active (niche-picking) genotype-environmentE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Klinefelter syndrome affects:

Accepted Answer

A)   only males.
B)   only females.
C)   both males and females equally.
D)   more females than males.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

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In some cases,one gene of a pair always exerts its effects overriding the potential influence of the other gene.This is the _____ principle.

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Yelena is an outgoing person; therefore,people naturally tend to like her and find her personable.According to Scarr-McCartney,which genotype-environment interaction does this best represent?

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The nucleus of each human cell contains _____,which are threadlike structures made up of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) .

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Tristan has a genetic disorder that results from an abnormality in the X chromosome,which becomes constricted and often breaks.His doctor informed Tristan's mother that he has:

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Sandra excels in reading and spelling but struggles with mathematics.She is shorter than her peers and has a webbed neck.Her doctor has determined that she has one X chromosome missing.Sandra most likely has:

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According to Paul Baltes,the benefits conferred with evolutionary selection _____ with age.

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Harry has been suffering from mental retardation and a learning disability since infancy.Subsequent tests revealed an abnormality in his X chromosome,which becomes constricted and often breaks.Identify the syndrome that Harry suffers from.

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Phenylketonuria (PKU) occurs in approximately _____ live births.

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Define shared and nonshared environmental experience.Provide an example of each and point out how that example exemplifies the concept?

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A cell which contains 12 pairs of chromosomes,divides by mitosis to form two new cells.How many pairs of chromosomes does each new cell contain?

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If a baboon learns to eat many different kinds of fruit instead of relying on only one kind for its nutritive needs,we would argue that this behavior promotes its survival.Thus,the behavior is _____.

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Klinefelter syndrome affects:

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By far the most common high-tech assisted reproduction technique used is _____.

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_____ correlations occur because a child's genetically influenced characteristics elicit certain types of environments.

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In human beings,by the end of meiosis,each egg or sperm has _____ chromosomes.

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Sasha's 23^rd chromosome pair contains two X chromosomes.This indicates that Sasha:

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_____ is the way an individual's genotype is expressed in observable and measurable characteristics.

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As an alternative to "_ evolutionism" presented in evolutionary psychology,Albert Bandura proposed a _ view.

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Name a prenatal medical procedure in which a sample of amniotic fluid is withdrawn by a syringe and tested for chromosomal or metabolic disorders.

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In some cases,one gene of a pair always exerts its effects overriding the potential influence of the other gene.This is the _____ principle.

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Yelena is an outgoing person; therefore,people naturally tend to like her and find her personable.According to Scarr-McCartney,which genotype-environment interaction does this best represent?

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The nucleus of each human cell contains _____,which are threadlike structures made up of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) .

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Tristan has a genetic disorder that results from an abnormality in the X chromosome,which becomes constricted and often breaks.His doctor informed Tristan's mother that he has:

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Sandra excels in reading and spelling but struggles with mathematics.She is shorter than her peers and has a webbed neck.Her doctor has determined that she has one X chromosome missing.Sandra most likely has:

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According to Paul Baltes,the benefits conferred with evolutionary selection _____ with age.

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Harry has been suffering from mental retardation and a learning disability since infancy.Subsequent tests revealed an abnormality in his X chromosome,which becomes constricted and often breaks.Identify the syndrome that Harry suffers from.

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Phenylketonuria (PKU) occurs in approximately _____ live births.

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Define shared and nonshared environmental experience.Provide an example of each and point out how that example exemplifies the concept?

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A cell which contains 12 pairs of chromosomes,divides by mitosis to form two new cells.How many pairs of chromosomes does each new cell contain?

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If a baboon learns to eat many different kinds of fruit instead of relying on only one kind for its nutritive needs,we would argue that this behavior promotes its survival.Thus,the behavior is _____.

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Klinefelter syndrome affects:

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By far the most common high-tech assisted reproduction technique used is _____.

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_____ correlations occur because a child's genetically influenced characteristics elicit certain types of environments.

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In human beings,by the end of meiosis,each egg or sperm has _____ chromosomes.

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Sasha's 23rd chromosome pair contains two X chromosomes.This indicates that Sasha:

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_____ is the way an individual's genotype is expressed in observable and measurable characteristics.

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As an alternative to "_____ evolutionism" presented in evolutionary psychology,Albert Bandura proposed a _____ view.

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Name a prenatal medical procedure in which a sample of amniotic fluid is withdrawn by a syringe and tested for chromosomal or metabolic disorders.

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Sasha's 23^rd chromosome pair contains two X chromosomes.This indicates that Sasha:

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As an alternative to "_ evolutionism" presented in evolutionary psychology,Albert Bandura proposed a _ view.

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