Question 1

Which of the following is true of Down syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  It primarily occurs in African American children. 
B)  It occurs when genetic imprinting goes awry. 
C)  Its symptoms include retardation of motor and mental abilities. 
D)  It is caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome Y. 
A)  It primarily occurs in African American children. 
B)  It occurs when genetic imprinting goes awry. 
C)  Its symptoms include retardation of motor and mental abilities. 
D)  It is caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome Y. C

Question 2

Which of the following statements about Turner syndrome is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Turner syndrome occurs exclusively in females. 
B)  People with Turner syndrome have extremely poor verbal ability. 
C)  Males with Turner syndrome are short in stature and have webbed necks. 
D)  Turner syndrome occurs in approximately 1 of every 25,000 live female births. 
A)  Turner syndrome occurs exclusively in females. 
B)  People with Turner syndrome have extremely poor verbal ability. 
C)  Males with Turner syndrome are short in stature and have webbed necks. 
D)  Turner syndrome occurs in approximately 1 of every 25,000 live female births. A

Question 3

________ occurs when the expression of a gene has different effects depending on whether the mother or the father passed on the gene.

Accepted Answer

A)  Polygenic inheritance 
B)  X-linked inheritance 
C)  Genetic imprinting 
D)  Y-linked inheritance 
A)  Polygenic inheritance 
B)  X-linked inheritance 
C)  Genetic imprinting 
D)  Y-linked inheritance C

Question 4

________ are the building blocks of cells as well as the regulators that direct the body's processes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Genes 
B)  Proteins 
C)  Ribosomes 
D)  DNA 
A)  Genes 
B)  Proteins 
C)  Ribosomes 
D)  DNA

Question 5

During fertilization, an egg and a sperm fuse to create a single cell called a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  blastocyst 
B)  fetus 
C)  gamete 
D)  zygote 
A)  blastocyst 
B)  fetus 
C)  gamete 
D)  zygote

Question 6

________ introduced the theory of evolution by natural selection in 1859.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sigmund Freud 
B)  Charles Darwin 
C)  Stephen Hawking 
D)  Wilhelm Wundt 
A)  Sigmund Freud 
B)  Charles Darwin 
C)  Stephen Hawking 
D)  Wilhelm Wundt

Question 7

A mistake by the cellular machinery, or damage from an environmental agent such as radiation, may produce a ________, which is a permanently altered segment of DNA.

Accepted Answer

A)  susceptibility gene 
B)  vulnerability gene 
C)  longevity gene 
D)  mutated gene 
A)  susceptibility gene 
B)  vulnerability gene 
C)  longevity gene 
D)  mutated gene

Question 8

________ is a complex molecule with a double helix shape, like a spiral staircase, and contains genetic information.

Accepted Answer

A)  RNA 
B)  A chromosome 
C)  DNA 
D)  A ribosome 
A)  RNA 
B)  A chromosome 
C)  DNA 
D)  A ribosome

Question 9

Carla has brown hair, and her husband also has brown hair. However, Carla's son is born with blond hair. This most likely indicates that Carla's son

Accepted Answer

A)  inherited the dominant genes for blond hair. 
B)  inherited the recessive genes for blond hair. 
C)  has a susceptibility gene. 
D)  has a longevity gene. 
A)  inherited the dominant genes for blond hair. 
B)  inherited the recessive genes for blond hair. 
C)  has a susceptibility gene. 
D)  has a longevity gene.

Question 10

Carla is diagnosed with breast cancer. She informs her doctor that her mother and her grandmother have also had breast cancer. The doctor explains to Carla that she has specific genes that make her more vulnerable to breast cancer and that she is genetically predisposed to develop the disease. In this scenario, these genes are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  susceptibility genes. 
B)  conditional lethal genes. 
C)  complementary genes. 
D)  duplicate genes. 
A)  susceptibility genes. 
B)  conditional lethal genes. 
C)  complementary genes. 
D)  duplicate genes.

Question 11

If a baboon learns to eat 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)  submissive. 
A)  adaptive. 
B)  aggressive. 
C)  dominant. 
D)  submissive.

Question 12

Clark's eyes are brown in color. However, both his parents have eyes that are blue in color. According to the dominant-recessive genes principle, the most likely reason for Clark's eyes being brown in color is that

Accepted Answer

A)  Clark's grandparents had brown-colored eyes. 
B)  Clark has a mutation in his genotype resulting in the change in eye color. 
C)  Clark's family history shows that the family has a dominant gene for brown-colored eyes. 
D)  Clark's parents are carriers of genes contributing to brown eyes. 
A)  Clark's grandparents had brown-colored eyes. 
B)  Clark has a mutation in his genotype resulting in the change in eye color. 
C)  Clark's family history shows that the family has a dominant gene for brown-colored eyes. 
D)  Clark's parents are carriers of genes contributing to brown eyes.

Question 13

According to Paul Baltes, as the benefits of evolutionary selection decrease with age, the need for ________ increases.

Accepted Answer

A)  environmental pressure 
B)  reproduction 
C)  job training 
D)  culture 
A)  environmental pressure 
B)  reproduction 
C)  job training 
D)  culture

Question 14

Vanda's genetic heritage comprising her actual genetic material makes up her

Accepted Answer

A)  phenotype. 
B)  metabolome. 
C)  genotype. 
D)  proteome. 
A)  phenotype. 
B)  metabolome. 
C)  genotype. 
D)  proteome.

Question 15

Brad is an athletic child, and he is in every sports team in school as he enjoys sports immensely. He regularly practices football, tennis, and basketball and hopes to become the captain of one of the sports teams. This scenario most likely reflects ________ correlations that occur when children seek out environments that they find compatible and stimulating.

Accepted Answer

A)  passive genotype-environment 
B)  evocative genotype-environment 
C)  active (niche-picking) genotype-environment 
D)  influential genotype-environment 
A)  passive genotype-environment 
B)  evocative genotype-environment 
C)  active (niche-picking) genotype-environment 
D)  influential genotype-environment

Question 16

Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome is a growth disorder that is most likely a result of ________ gone awry.

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic imprinting 
B)  polygenic inheritance 
C)  sex-linked genes 
D)  chromosomes 
A)  genetic imprinting 
B)  polygenic inheritance 
C)  sex-linked genes 
D)  chromosomes

Question 17

Carrie's parents have brown hair. However, Carrie gets genes for blond hair from both of her parents, and as a result she has blond hair. This indicates that the gene for blond hair is a

Accepted Answer

A)  recessive gene. 
B)  dominant gene. 
C)  susceptibility gene. 
D)  longevity gene. 
A)  recessive gene. 
B)  dominant gene. 
C)  susceptibility gene. 
D)  longevity gene.

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of a passive genotype-environment correlation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Uncooperative, distractible children receive more unpleasant and disciplinary action from parents and teachers. 
B)  Outgoing children tend to seek out social contexts in which to interact with people. 
C)  Parents who have a genetic predisposition to be musically inclined encourage their children to learn how to play a musical instrument. 
D)  Infants who smile more receive more attention from the individuals in their social environment. 
A)  Uncooperative, distractible children receive more unpleasant and disciplinary action from parents and teachers. 
B)  Outgoing children tend to seek out social contexts in which to interact with people. 
C)  Parents who have a genetic predisposition to be musically inclined encourage their children to learn how to play a musical instrument. 
D)  Infants who smile more receive more attention from the individuals in their social environment.

Question 19

Identify and describe the two common studies used by behavior geneticists to investigate the influence of heredity on behavior.

Accepted Answer

To study the influence of heredity on be

Question 20

Timothy is a shy 6-year-old who is usually withdrawn in class. He is always distracted in class and refuses to cooperate with other students during class activities. He does not volunteer to answer questions, and as his teachers find it difficult to elicit any response from him, they choose to ignore him. He is not liked by his classmates as he never shares his belongings. As a result, he mostly plays by himself. According to Sandra Scarr's description of the three ways that heredity and environment can be correlated, which of the following correlations is most likely exhibited in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)  passive genotype-environment correlation 
B)  active genotype-environment correlation 
C)  niche-picking genotype-environment correlation 
D)  evocative genotype-environment correlation 
A)  passive genotype-environment correlation 
B)  active genotype-environment correlation 
C)  niche-picking genotype-environment correlation 
D)  evocative genotype-environment correlation

Which of the following is true of Down syndrome?

Which of the following statements about Turner syndrome is true?

________ occurs when the expression of a gene has different effects depending on whether the mother or the father passed on the gene.

________ are the building blocks of cells as well as the regulators that direct the body's processes.

During fertilization, an egg and a sperm fuse to create a single cell called a ________.

________ introduced the theory of evolution by natural selection in 1859.

A mistake by the cellular machinery, or damage from an environmental agent such as radiation, may produce a ________, which is a permanently altered segment of DNA.

________ is a complex molecule with a double helix shape, like a spiral staircase, and contains genetic information.

Carla has brown hair, and her husband also has brown hair. However, Carla's son is born with blond hair. This most likely indicates that Carla's son

If a baboon learns to eat 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

Clark's eyes are brown in color. However, both his parents have eyes that are blue in color. According to the dominant-recessive genes principle, the most likely reason for Clark's eyes being brown in color is that

According to Paul Baltes, as the benefits of evolutionary selection decrease with age, the need for ________ increases.

Vanda's genetic heritage comprising her actual genetic material makes up her

Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome is a growth disorder that is most likely a result of ________ gone awry.

Carrie's parents have brown hair. However, Carrie gets genes for blond hair from both of her parents, and as a result she has blond hair. This indicates that the gene for blond hair is a

Which of the following is an example of a passive genotype-environment correlation?

Identify and describe the two common studies used by behavior geneticists to investigate the influence of heredity on behavior.

Introduction

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical Development in Late Adulthood

Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Grieving

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Exam 2: Biological Beginnings

Which of the following is true of Down syndrome?

Which of the following statements about Turner syndrome is true?

________ occurs when the expression of a gene has different effects depending on whether the mother or the father passed on the gene.

________ are the building blocks of cells as well as the regulators that direct the body's processes.

During fertilization, an egg and a sperm fuse to create a single cell called a ________.

________ introduced the theory of evolution by natural selection in 1859.

A mistake by the cellular machinery, or damage from an environmental agent such as radiation, may produce a ________, which is a permanently altered segment of DNA.

________ is a complex molecule with a double helix shape, like a spiral staircase, and contains genetic information.

Carla has brown hair, and her husband also has brown hair. However, Carla's son is born with blond hair. This most likely indicates that Carla's son

If a baboon learns to eat 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

Clark's eyes are brown in color. However, both his parents have eyes that are blue in color. According to the dominant-recessive genes principle, the most likely reason for Clark's eyes being brown in color is that

According to Paul Baltes, as the benefits of evolutionary selection decrease with age, the need for ________ increases.

Vanda's genetic heritage comprising her actual genetic material makes up her

Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome is a growth disorder that is most likely a result of ________ gone awry.

Carrie's parents have brown hair. However, Carrie gets genes for blond hair from both of her parents, and as a result she has blond hair. This indicates that the gene for blond hair is a

Which of the following is an example of a passive genotype-environment correlation?

Identify and describe the two common studies used by behavior geneticists to investigate the influence of heredity on behavior.

Introduction

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical Development in Late Adulthood

Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Grieving

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