Question 1

Polygenetic effects are produced by

Accepted Answer

A)  a dominant gene pair. 
B)  a recessive gene pair. 
C)  the interaction of many genes. 
D)  random genetic mutation. 
A)  a dominant gene pair. 
B)  a recessive gene pair. 
C)  the interaction of many genes. 
D)  random genetic mutation.

Question 2

In 1859,Charles Darwin published his observations and thoughts in a book entitled

Accepted Answer

A)  Nature's Selective Process. 
B)  On the Origin of Species. 
C)  The Adaptation Process. 
D)  Superiority of the Species. 
A)  Nature's Selective Process. 
B)  On the Origin of Species. 
C)  The Adaptation Process. 
D)  Superiority of the Species.

Question 3

Joey and Jakey live under the same roof with the same parents.You can expect that their personalities would be

Accepted Answer

A)  very similar. 
B)  very different. 
C)  unpredictable,based on the environment. 
D)  identical. 
A)  very similar. 
B)  very different. 
C)  unpredictable,based on the environment. 
D)  identical.

Question 4

What genetic disorder occurs more often in persons of African descent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Down syndrome 
B)  sickle-cell anemia 
C)  hemophilia 
D)  Klinefelter syndrome 
A)  Down syndrome 
B)  sickle-cell anemia 
C)  hemophilia 
D)  Klinefelter syndrome

Question 5

Which of the following is a phenotype?

Accepted Answer

A)  height 
B)  weight 
C)  skin pigmentation 
D)  All of these. 
A)  height 
B)  weight 
C)  skin pigmentation 
D)  All of these.

Question 6

According to the _______________________,if one gene of a pair is dominant and one is recessive,the dominant gene exerts its effect,overriding the potential influence of the other,recessive gene.

Accepted Answer

A)  sex-linked genes principle 
B)  dominant-recessive genes principle 
C)  polygenically inherited characteristics 
D)  reaction range 
A)  sex-linked genes principle 
B)  dominant-recessive genes principle 
C)  polygenically inherited characteristics 
D)  reaction range

Question 7

Which one of the following statements is incorrect about genetic counselors?

Accepted Answer

A)  They identify families at risk by analyzing inheritance patterns and explore options with the family. 
B)  They can work in administrative positions or conduct research. 
C)  They can serve as educators and resource people for other health care professionals and the public. 
D)  They must have only an undergraduate degree in order to function as genetic counselors. 
A)  They identify families at risk by analyzing inheritance patterns and explore options with the family. 
B)  They can work in administrative positions or conduct research. 
C)  They can serve as educators and resource people for other health care professionals and the public. 
D)  They must have only an undergraduate degree in order to function as genetic counselors.

Question 8

Two birth defects can be determined from the maternal blood screening of a high-risk pregnant woman.What are these birth defects?

Accepted Answer

A)  sickle-cell and diabetes 
B)  diabetes and cystic fibrosis 
C)  autism and language delays 
D)  spina bifida and Down syndrome 
A)  sickle-cell and diabetes 
B)  diabetes and cystic fibrosis 
C)  autism and language delays 
D)  spina bifida and Down syndrome

Question 9

DNA stands for

Accepted Answer

A)  divided nuclear atoms. 
B)  demonstrated natural alignment. 
C)  deoxyribonucleic acid. 
D)  None of these. 
A)  divided nuclear atoms. 
B)  demonstrated natural alignment. 
C)  deoxyribonucleic acid. 
D)  None of these.

Question 10

_________________ is the process by which each chromosome in the cell's nucleus duplicates itself.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mitosis 
B)  Meiosis 
C)  Reproduction 
D)  None of these. 
A)  Mitosis 
B)  Meiosis 
C)  Reproduction 
D)  None of these.

Question 11

In vitro fertilization refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  allowing a fetus to grow outside the body. 
B)  removal of a fertilized ovum from the mother's body. 
C)  fertilization of an ovum outside of the mother's body in a laboratory. 
D)  fertilization of an ovum inside the mother's body through artificial insemination. 
A)  allowing a fetus to grow outside the body. 
B)  removal of a fertilized ovum from the mother's body. 
C)  fertilization of an ovum outside of the mother's body in a laboratory. 
D)  fertilization of an ovum inside the mother's body through artificial insemination.

Question 12

When can the chorionic villi sampling test be done?

Accepted Answer

A)  between the 9th and 12th weeks of pregnancy 
B)  between the 12th and 16th weeks of pregnancy 
C)  between the 14th and 20th weeks of pregnancy 
D)  anytime throughout pregnancy 
A)  between the 9th and 12th weeks of pregnancy 
B)  between the 12th and 16th weeks of pregnancy 
C)  between the 14th and 20th weeks of pregnancy 
D)  anytime throughout pregnancy

Question 13

A short version of the genotype 5-HTTLPR may account for people experiencing

Accepted Answer

A)  more depression when experiencing stress. 
B)  unresolved attachment with the loss of a parent in their childhood. 
C)  Both of these. 
D)  Neither of these. 
A)  more depression when experiencing stress. 
B)  unresolved attachment with the loss of a parent in their childhood. 
C)  Both of these. 
D)  Neither of these.

Question 14

The main approach to gene identification and discovery today includes

Accepted Answer

A)  linkage analysis. 
B)  genome wide association. 
C)  next generation sequencing. 
D)  All of these. 
A)  linkage analysis. 
B)  genome wide association. 
C)  next generation sequencing. 
D)  All of these.

Question 15

If one gene of a pair is dominant and one is recessive,the dominant gene exerts its effect,overriding the potential influence of the other,recessive gene.What is this process called?

Accepted Answer

A)  gene-affected therapy 
B)  genetic surgery 
C)  dominant-recessive genes principle 
D)  None of these. 
A)  gene-affected therapy 
B)  genetic surgery 
C)  dominant-recessive genes principle 
D)  None of these.

Question 16

Albert Bandura rejects one-sided evolutionism in which

Accepted Answer

A)  social behavior is the product of evolved biology. 
B)  cognitive behavior is the product of evolved humanism. 
C)  the theory is only applied to animals. 
D)  social behavior is completely unrelated to evolved biology. 
A)  social behavior is the product of evolved biology. 
B)  cognitive behavior is the product of evolved humanism. 
C)  the theory is only applied to animals. 
D)  social behavior is completely unrelated to evolved biology.

Question 17

The activity of genes or __________________ is affected by environment,and hormones that circulate in the blood.

Accepted Answer

A)  reproduction 
B)  genetic expression 
C)  genetic stability 
D)  meiosis 
A)  reproduction 
B)  genetic expression 
C)  genetic stability 
D)  meiosis

Question 18

____________________ is the way an individual's genotype is expressed in observed and measurable characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A)  Genotype 
B)  Phenotype 
C)  A recessive trait 
D)  None of these. 
A)  Genotype 
B)  Phenotype 
C)  A recessive trait 
D)  None of these.

Question 19

The basic premise of identical-twins-reared-apart research is that the origins of a behavior can be identified by

Accepted Answer

A)  varying both genetics and the environment. 
B)  holding both the environment and genetics constant. 
C)  holding an environment constant while varying genetics. 
D)  holding genetics constant while varying the environment. 
A)  varying both genetics and the environment. 
B)  holding both the environment and genetics constant. 
C)  holding an environment constant while varying genetics. 
D)  holding genetics constant while varying the environment.

Question 20

The _________________________ view states that development is the result of an ongoing,bidirectional interchange between heredity and the environment.

Accepted Answer

A)  epigenetic 
B)  heredity 
C)  environment 
D)  cooperative 
A)  epigenetic 
B)  heredity 
C)  environment 
D)  cooperative

Polygenetic effects are produced by

In 1859,Charles Darwin published his observations and thoughts in a book entitled

Joey and Jakey live under the same roof with the same parents.You can expect that their personalities would be

What genetic disorder occurs more often in persons of African descent?

Which of the following is a phenotype?

According to the _______________________,if one gene of a pair is dominant and one is recessive,the dominant gene exerts its effect,overriding the potential influence of the other,recessive gene.

Which one of the following statements is incorrect about genetic counselors?

Two birth defects can be determined from the maternal blood screening of a high-risk pregnant woman.What are these birth defects?

DNA stands for

_________________ is the process by which each chromosome in the cell's nucleus duplicates itself.

In vitro fertilization refers to

When can the chorionic villi sampling test be done?

A short version of the genotype 5-HTTLPR may account for people experiencing

The main approach to gene identification and discovery today includes

If one gene of a pair is dominant and one is recessive,the dominant gene exerts its effect,overriding the potential influence of the other,recessive gene.What is this process called?

Albert Bandura rejects one-sided evolutionism in which

The activity of genes or __________________ is affected by environment,and hormones that circulate in the blood.

____________________ is the way an individual's genotype is expressed in observed and measurable characteristics.

The basic premise of identical-twins-reared-apart research is that the origins of a behavior can be identified by

The _________________________ view states that development is the result of an ongoing,bidirectional interchange between heredity and the environment.

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Exam 2: Biological Beginnings

Polygenetic effects are produced by

In 1859,Charles Darwin published his observations and thoughts in a book entitled

Joey and Jakey live under the same roof with the same parents.You can expect that their personalities would be

What genetic disorder occurs more often in persons of African descent?

Which of the following is a phenotype?

According to the _______________________,if one gene of a pair is dominant and one is recessive,the dominant gene exerts its effect,overriding the potential influence of the other,recessive gene.

Which one of the following statements is incorrect about genetic counselors?

Two birth defects can be determined from the maternal blood screening of a high-risk pregnant woman.What are these birth defects?

DNA stands for

_________________ is the process by which each chromosome in the cell's nucleus duplicates itself.

In vitro fertilization refers to

When can the chorionic villi sampling test be done?

A short version of the genotype 5-HTTLPR may account for people experiencing

The main approach to gene identification and discovery today includes

If one gene of a pair is dominant and one is recessive,the dominant gene exerts its effect,overriding the potential influence of the other,recessive gene.What is this process called?

Albert Bandura rejects one-sided evolutionism in which

The activity of genes or __________________ is affected by environment,and hormones that circulate in the blood.

____________________ is the way an individual's genotype is expressed in observed and measurable characteristics.

The basic premise of identical-twins-reared-apart research is that the origins of a behavior can be identified by

The _________________________ view states that development is the result of an ongoing,bidirectional interchange between heredity and the environment.

Introduction

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development and Health

Motor, Sensory, and Perceptual Development

Cognitive Developmental Approaches

Information Processing

Intelligence

Language Development

Emotional Development

The Self and Identity

Gender

Moral Development

Families

Peers

Schools and Achievement

Culture and Diversity

Filters