Question 1

Approximately how many genes are there in the human body?

Accepted Answer

A)  5,000 
B)  30,000 
C)  250,000 
D)  3 billion 
A)  5,000 
B)  30,000 
C)  250,000 
D)  3 billion

Question 2

Which of the following statements regarding the different theories of evolution is the most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  The work of Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck was based largely on the work of Charles Darwin. 
B)  Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck was the teacher of Charles Darwin, which is why their theories have so much overlap. 
C)  Charles Darwin and Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck were research partners whose theories were produced together, even though Darwin has always received solo credit for the ideas. 
D)  Charles Darwin's theory expanded upon the concepts forwarded by Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck. 
A)  The work of Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck was based largely on the work of Charles Darwin. 
B)  Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck was the teacher of Charles Darwin, which is why their theories have so much overlap. 
C)  Charles Darwin and Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck were research partners whose theories were produced together, even though Darwin has always received solo credit for the ideas. 
D)  Charles Darwin's theory expanded upon the concepts forwarded by Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck.

Question 3

Every time meiosis happens in one cell,____ new cells will be produced,each with half of the chromosomes of the original cell.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  8 
D)  16 
A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  8 
D)  16

Question 4

Gregor Mendel,an Austrian monk,cross-bred different strains of garden peas to determine	
basic principles of heritability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

How do genes impact an individual's traits and behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Genes are made of DNA, so they determine our lifelong phenotypes. 
B)  Genes contain the recipes for the different types of proteins that are constructed in the body. 
C)  Genes determine how many chromosomes we have. 
D)  Genes are responsible for helping to construct amino acids. 
A)  Genes are made of DNA, so they determine our lifelong phenotypes. 
B)  Genes contain the recipes for the different types of proteins that are constructed in the body. 
C)  Genes determine how many chromosomes we have. 
D)  Genes are responsible for helping to construct amino acids.

Question 6

If a pair of alleles contains one dominant gene and one recessive gene,the pair is __________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

The Human Genome Project,which was conceived to map all 30,000 genes in a human 	
being,reached a major goal in 2003 when all of the genes were identified.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Despite the fact that there are many types of species-typical behavior,the expression of such behaviors is often the result of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  culture 
B)  learning 
C)  genetics 
D)  heredity 
A)  culture 
B)  learning 
C)  genetics 
D)  heredity

Question 9

The development of the species is called ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  phylogeny 
B)  heredity 
C)  specification 
D)  encephalization 
A)  phylogeny 
B)  heredity 
C)  specification 
D)  encephalization

Question 10

The extent to which biological features evolved to promote certain traits is referred to as biological __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  premeditation. 
B)  proclivity. 
C)  preparedness. 
D)  procreation. 
A)  premeditation. 
B)  proclivity. 
C)  preparedness. 
D)  procreation.

Question 11

A normal zygote has 46 chromosomes,23 from mom and 23 from dad.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The __________ is the complete set of instructions for making an organism.

Accepted Answer

A)  gene 
B)  chromosome 
C)  genome 
D)  phenotype 
A)  gene 
B)  chromosome 
C)  genome 
D)  phenotype

Question 13

When one female mates with multiple males in a species,this is a condition called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  polyandry 
B)  heteroandry 
C)  polygyny 
D)  heterogyny 
A)  polyandry 
B)  heteroandry 
C)  polygyny 
D)  heterogyny

Question 14

"I can't believe how ungrateful you kids are," Michael yelled at his sons."Do you know how much time and effort your mother and I spent raising you? We put forth so much parental ___________ that you should consider yourselves lucky and occasionally remember to say thank you!"

Accepted Answer

A)  involvement 
B)  time 
C)  effort 
D)  investment 
A)  involvement 
B)  time 
C)  effort 
D)  investment

Question 15

The phylogeny of which body part has allowed the human being to evolve at a faster pace than all other animals?

Accepted Answer

A)  The peripheral nervous system 
B)  The reproductive system 
C)  The brain 
D)  The heart 
A)  The peripheral nervous system 
B)  The reproductive system 
C)  The brain 
D)  The heart

Question 16

A pair of chromosomes that form an X-like structure is joined in the middle.The place where the two strings meet is called a(n)__________.

Accepted Answer

A)  chromosection. 
B)  chromochiasm. 
C)  central intersection. 
D)  centromere. 
A)  chromosection. 
B)  chromochiasm. 
C)  central intersection. 
D)  centromere.

Question 17

__________ describes the degree to which a trait is able to be passed on genetically.

Accepted Answer

A)  Chromosomality 
B)  Adaptability 
C)  Heritability 
D)  Selective breeding 
A)  Chromosomality 
B)  Adaptability 
C)  Heritability 
D)  Selective breeding

Question 18

Which of the following commonly held beliefs about single-celled organisms is,in fact,untrue according to evolutionary principles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Single-celled organisms are less evolved than more complex organisms. 
B)  Single-celled organisms are well-adapted to their environments. 
C)  Single-celled organisms are less complex than multi-celled organisms. 
D)  Single-celled organisms are as evolved as human beings because of their ability to adjust and adapt to changing circumstances. 
A)  Single-celled organisms are less evolved than more complex organisms. 
B)  Single-celled organisms are well-adapted to their environments. 
C)  Single-celled organisms are less complex than multi-celled organisms. 
D)  Single-celled organisms are as evolved as human beings because of their ability to adjust and adapt to changing circumstances.

Question 19

Dizygotic twins share __________ of their genetic material.

Accepted Answer

A)  25% 
B)  100% 
C)  75% 
D)  50% 
A)  25% 
B)  100% 
C)  75% 
D)  50%

Question 20

Which of the following human characteristics is not an example of a continuous trait?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hair color 
B)  Weight 
C)  Height 
D)  Being left- or right-handed 
A)  Hair color 
B)  Weight 
C)  Height 
D)  Being left- or right-handed

Approximately how many genes are there in the human body?

Which of the following statements regarding the different theories of evolution is the most accurate?

Every time meiosis happens in one cell,____ new cells will be produced,each with half of the chromosomes of the original cell.

Gregor Mendel,an Austrian monk,cross-bred different strains of garden peas to determine basic principles of heritability.

How do genes impact an individual's traits and behaviors?

If a pair of alleles contains one dominant gene and one recessive gene,the pair is __________.

The Human Genome Project,which was conceived to map all 30,000 genes in a human being,reached a major goal in 2003 when all of the genes were identified.

Despite the fact that there are many types of species-typical behavior,the expression of such behaviors is often the result of __________.

The development of the species is called ___________.

The extent to which biological features evolved to promote certain traits is referred to as biological __________.

A normal zygote has 46 chromosomes,23 from mom and 23 from dad.

The __________ is the complete set of instructions for making an organism.

When one female mates with multiple males in a species,this is a condition called __________.

"I can't believe how ungrateful you kids are," Michael yelled at his sons."Do you know how much time and effort your mother and I spent raising you? We put forth so much parental ___________ that you should consider yourselves lucky and occasionally remember to say thank you!"

The phylogeny of which body part has allowed the human being to evolve at a faster pace than all other animals?

A pair of chromosomes that form an X-like structure is joined in the middle.The place where the two strings meet is called a(n)__________.

__________ describes the degree to which a trait is able to be passed on genetically.

Which of the following commonly held beliefs about single-celled organisms is,in fact,untrue according to evolutionary principles?

Dizygotic twins share __________ of their genetic material.

Which of the following human characteristics is not an example of a continuous trait?

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The Human Brain

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition and Intelligence

Human Development I: Physical, Cognitive, and Language Development

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Human Development II: Social Development

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Personality and Individual Differences

Psychological Disorders

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Exam 4: Genetics and Evolution

Approximately how many genes are there in the human body?

Which of the following statements regarding the different theories of evolution is the most accurate?

Every time meiosis happens in one cell,____ new cells will be produced,each with half of the chromosomes of the original cell.

Gregor Mendel,an Austrian monk,cross-bred different strains of garden peas to determine basic principles of heritability.

How do genes impact an individual's traits and behaviors?

If a pair of alleles contains one dominant gene and one recessive gene,the pair is __________.

The Human Genome Project,which was conceived to map all 30,000 genes in a human being,reached a major goal in 2003 when all of the genes were identified.

Despite the fact that there are many types of species-typical behavior,the expression of such behaviors is often the result of __________.

The development of the species is called ___________.

The extent to which biological features evolved to promote certain traits is referred to as biological __________.

A normal zygote has 46 chromosomes,23 from mom and 23 from dad.

The __________ is the complete set of instructions for making an organism.

When one female mates with multiple males in a species,this is a condition called __________.

"I can't believe how ungrateful you kids are," Michael yelled at his sons."Do you know how much time and effort your mother and I spent raising you? We put forth so much parental ___________ that you should consider yourselves lucky and occasionally remember to say thank you!"

The phylogeny of which body part has allowed the human being to evolve at a faster pace than all other animals?

A pair of chromosomes that form an X-like structure is joined in the middle.The place where the two strings meet is called a(n)__________.

__________ describes the degree to which a trait is able to be passed on genetically.

Which of the following commonly held beliefs about single-celled organisms is,in fact,untrue according to evolutionary principles?

Dizygotic twins share __________ of their genetic material.

Which of the following human characteristics is not an example of a continuous trait?

Introduction

Research Methods

The Human Brain

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition and Intelligence

Human Development I: Physical, Cognitive, and Language Development

Sex and Gender

Human Development II: Social Development

Emotion and Motivation

Social Psychology

Health and Stress

Personality and Individual Differences

Psychological Disorders

Psychological Therapies

Filters