Question 1

Cell division occurs in the eggs and sperms. A cell duplicates its chromosomes and divides twice. This leads to the formation of four cells that contain only half of the genetic material of the parent cell. What is this process called?

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Question 2

Combining the genes of two parents in offspring increases ________ in the population, which is valuable for a species because it provides more characteristics for natural selection to operate on.

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A)   the number of males
B)   the number of females
C)   genetic variability
D)   genetic uniformityE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Most individuals who have X-linked diseases are males because

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A)   males have only one copy of the X chromosome.
B)   the diseases are triggered by the male sex hormone, testosterone.
C)   males have an extra Y chromosome.
D)   males have an extra X chromosome, making them XXY.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

In the context of approaches to gene identification and discovery, ________ refers to the vast increase in genetic data generated at a much reduced cost and in a much shorter period than in the past.

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A)   next-generation sequencing
B)   linkage analysis
C)   the Thousand Genomes Project
D)   the genome-wide association methodE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

David and Kelly are seeking help for infertility. Under their physician's guidance, they decide to undergo a procedure in which Kelly's eggs are combined in a laboratory dish with her husband's sperms. What is this procedure called?

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A)   gamete transfer
B)   intracytoplasmic sperm injection
C)   zygote intrafallopian transfer
D)   in vitro fertilizationE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

A cell that contains 46 chromosomes arranged in 23 pairs undergoes the process of ________ to produce two new cells, each containing the same DNA as the original cell, arranged in the same 23 pairs of chromosomes.

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A)   mitosis
B)   osmosis
C)   meiosis
D)   fertilizationE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Psychology's newest approach, ________, emphasizes the importance of adaptation, reproduction, and "survival of the fittest" in shaping behavior.

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A)   behavioral psychology
B)   humanistic psychology
C)   cognitive psychology
D)   evolutionary psychologyE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 9

________ genes are those that make an individual more vulnerable to specific diseases or accelerated aging.

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A)   Susceptibility
B)   Longevity
C)   Vulnerability
D)   MutatedE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true about adopted children?

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A)   Nonadopted children are more likely to experience school-related problems than adopted children.
B)   Children who are adopted early in life are more likely to have positive outcomes than those adopted later in life.
C)   Adopted children should never be allowed to meet their birth parents.
D)   Most adopted children struggle with school, peer relationships, and self-esteem.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following is a gene-linked abnormality?

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A)   Down syndrome
B)   Phenylketonuria (PKU) 
C)   Turner syndrome
D)   Klinefelter syndromeE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Marly describes her friend Gina as having blond hair, green eyes, and fair skin with freckles. Marly has described Gina's

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A)   genotype.
B)   genetic imprint.
C)   phenotype.
D)   X-linked inheritance.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Natasha has a short stature, although everyone in her family is tall. Unlike her family members and relatives, she has a webbed neck. She dislikes mathematics as she has difficulty understanding the subject. However, she takes part in and enjoys activities that require verbal communication. Natasha's doctor informs her parents that she is missing an X chromosome, making her XO instead of XX. The symptoms and the cause of the symptoms most likely indicate that Natasha has ________.

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

Question 14

Which of the following is the vascular organ that links the fetus to the mother's uterus?

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A)   the fallopian tube
B)   the ovary
C)   the placenta
D)   the cervixE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

According to evolutionary developmental psychologists, many evolved psychological mechanisms are ________. That is, the mechanisms apply only to a specific aspect of a person's psychological makeup.

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A)   domain-specific
B)   maladjusted
C)   non-operational
D)   unconditionalE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

The current maternal blood screening test is called the triple screen because

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A)   it is performed three times.
B)   it diagnoses three diseases.
C)   it measures three substances in the mother's blood.
D)   it is the third prenatal diagnostic test performed in a pregnancy.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 17

What is the behavior that promotes an organism's survival in its natural habitat?

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Question 18

In twin studies, it is most common to

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A)   assess the behavioral similarity of identical twins compared with the behavioral similarity of non-twin siblings.
B)   determine the behavioral similarity of identical twins compared with the behavioral similarity of fraternal twins.
C)   to conduct genetic studies of the difference between identical twins in their genetic makeup.
D)   to compare adopted fraternal twins with each other.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 19

List the four genetic principles. In your opinion, which do you think is the most serious, and why?

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Question 20

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

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

Exam 2: Biological Beginnings

According to evolutionary developmental psychologists, many evolved psychological mechanisms are ________. That is, the mechanisms apply only to a specific aspect of a person's psychological makeup.

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Which of the following is a gene-linked abnormality?

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David and Kelly are seeking help for infertility. Under their physician's guidance, they decide to undergo a procedure in which Kelly's eggs are combined in a laboratory dish with her husband's sperms. What is this procedure called?

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In the context of approaches to gene identification and discovery, ________ refers to the vast increase in genetic data generated at a much reduced cost and in a much shorter period than in the past.

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What is the behavior that promotes an organism's survival in its natural habitat?

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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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________ genes are those that make an individual more vulnerable to specific diseases or accelerated aging.

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

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Combining the genes of two parents in offspring increases ________ in the population, which is valuable for a species because it provides more characteristics for natural selection to operate on.

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In twin studies, it is most common to

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A cell that contains 46 chromosomes arranged in 23 pairs undergoes the process of ________ to produce two new cells, each containing the same DNA as the original cell, arranged in the same 23 pairs of chromosomes.

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The current maternal blood screening test is called the triple screen because

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Which of the following statements is true about adopted children?

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Psychology's newest approach, ________, emphasizes the importance of adaptation, reproduction, and "survival of the fittest" in shaping behavior.

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Most individuals who have X-linked diseases are males because

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List the four genetic principles. In your opinion, which do you think is the most serious, and why?

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Marly describes her friend Gina as having blond hair, green eyes, and fair skin with freckles. Marly has described Gina's

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Which of the following is the vascular organ that links the fetus to the mother's uterus?

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Cell division occurs in the eggs and sperms. A cell duplicates its chromosomes and divides twice. This leads to the formation of four cells that contain only half of the genetic material of the parent cell. What is this process called?

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According to evolutionary developmental psychologists, many evolved psychological mechanisms are ________. That is, the mechanisms apply only to a specific aspect of a person's psychological makeup.

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Which of the following is a gene-linked abnormality?

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David and Kelly are seeking help for infertility. Under their physician's guidance, they decide to undergo a procedure in which Kelly's eggs are combined in a laboratory dish with her husband's sperms. What is this procedure called?

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In the context of approaches to gene identification and discovery, ________ refers to the vast increase in genetic data generated at a much reduced cost and in a much shorter period than in the past.

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What is the behavior that promotes an organism's survival in its natural habitat?

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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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________ genes are those that make an individual more vulnerable to specific diseases or accelerated aging.

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

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Combining the genes of two parents in offspring increases ________ in the population, which is valuable for a species because it provides more characteristics for natural selection to operate on.

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A cell that contains 46 chromosomes arranged in 23 pairs undergoes the process of ________ to produce two new cells, each containing the same DNA as the original cell, arranged in the same 23 pairs of chromosomes.

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The current maternal blood screening test is called the triple screen because

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Which of the following statements is true about adopted children?

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Psychology's newest approach, ________, emphasizes the importance of adaptation, reproduction, and "survival of the fittest" in shaping behavior.

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Most individuals who have X-linked diseases are males because

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List the four genetic principles. In your opinion, which do you think is the most serious, and why?

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Marly describes her friend Gina as having blond hair, green eyes, and fair skin with freckles. Marly has described Gina's

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Which of the following is the vascular organ that links the fetus to the mother's uterus?

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Cell division occurs in the eggs and sperms. A cell duplicates its chromosomes and divides twice. This leads to the formation of four cells that contain only half of the genetic material of the parent cell. What is this process called?

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