Question 1

_____ are the genetic units responsible for determining traits such as a person's blood type.
A) Genomes
B) Chromosomes
C) Genes
D) Phenotypes

Accepted Answer

Genes

Question 2

Martha carries two genes for brown eyes (dominant gene)and John carries two genes for blue eyes (recessive gene).Their child will have a
A) 50 percent chance of brown eyes.
B) 75 percent chance of brown eyes.
C) 100 percent chance of blue eyes.
D) 100 percent chance of brown eyes.

Accepted Answer

100 percent chance of brown eyes.

Question 3

Describing one's self as male,5'10",with brown eyes and brown curly hair provides details about appearance that would be called one's ______ in the scientific world.
A) "genome"
B) "phenotype"
C) "polygenetic inheritance"
D) "genotype"

Accepted Answer

"phenotype"

Question 4

Knowledge of ________ is foundational to understanding evolutionary theories.
A) genetics
B) biological processes
C) epigenetics
D) developmental milestones

Accepted Answer

biological processes

Question 5

Epigenetic mechanisms regulate gene expression by
A) altering the DNA structure and function of certain genes
B) signalling certain genes to be activated or "turned on"
C) signalling certain genes to be either dominant or recessive
D) signalling certain genes to be either active or inactive

Accepted Answer

signalling certain genes to be either active or inactive

Question 6

A pattern of inheritance in which a single gene strongly influences a person's outward appearance is called
A) polygenetic inheritance pattern.
B) dominant-recessive pattern.
C) expressive gene pattern.
D) silent gene pattern.

Accepted Answer

dominant-recessive pattern.

Question 7

Broad lips,nearsightedness,and freckles are produced by _______ in genetic transmissions.
A) dominant genes
B) two recessive genes
C) polygenetic gene influences
D) multifactorial gene influences

Accepted Answer

dominant genes

Question 8

Strings of genetic material in the nuclei of the cell are called
A) genes.
B) chromosomes.
C) deoxyribonucleic acid.
D) amino acids.

Accepted Answer

chromosomes.

Question 9

________ are genes found only in the fluid that surrounds an unfertilized ovum.
A) Miscreation genes
B) Morphogen genes
C) Mitochondria genes
D) Mutant genes

Accepted Answer

Mitochondria genes

Question 10

Which statement provides the best example of a core belief of ethology evolutionary theory?
A) Human children, regardless of their environment, have the unique ability to learn language early in life without any specific instruction from adults.
B) Evolution has produced genes that cause humans to form emotional relationships like bonding that facilitate survival.
C) Traits like intelligence, shyness, and aggressiveness are directly transmitted through heredity.
D) Evolution has provided humans with genetic programming that helps us cooperate and survive in groups.

Accepted Answer

Evolution has produced genes that cause humans to form emotional relationships like bonding that facilitate survival.

Question 11

Evolutionary theorists propose that the genetic and physiological processes that underlie human behaviour changed gradually over time through _____________ and ____________ .
A) genetic mutation; natural selection
B) cognitive; social behaviour
C) social; cultural behaviour
D) nature; nurture

Accepted Answer

genetic mutation;natural selection

Question 12

Alexia,Sasha,and Derek have each inherited curly hair from their father.Alexia has wavy hair,Sasha has medium coils,and Derek has tight curls.The variance in the amount and type of curly hair among the children is an example of ________ in genetic inheritance.
A) recessive gene
B) homozygous gene carriers
C) gene expressivity
D) polygenetic influences

Accepted Answer

gene expressivity

Question 13

Recent research discoveries have revealed that epigenetic structures can be affected and altered by all of the following EXCEPT
A) maternal diet
B) maternal age
C) quality of maternal care of offspring
D) direct intergenerational genetic transmission

Accepted Answer

maternal age

Question 14

Fumi has dark skin.Her husband Liam has pale skin.Their children will likely have
A) dark skin (dominant-recessive).
B) pale skin (dominant-recessive).
C) blended colour skin (polygenetic inheritance).
D) some with dark skin; some with light skin (polygenetic inheritance).

Accepted Answer

blended colour skin (polygenetic inheritance).

Question 15

_______ are organic compounds that form the core structural elements of muscle,brain,and bone in the human body.
A) Genes
B) Chromosomes
C) Amino acids
D) Proteins

Accepted Answer

Proteins

Question 16

An individual's own unique genetic blueprint is his or her
A) genome.
B) phenotype.
C) genotype.
D) genetic inheritance.

Accepted Answer

genotype.

Question 17

Patrick and Mary both have brown eyes.If their child has blue eyes,then
A) both Patrick and Mary must be carrying a recessive gene for blue eyes.
B) either Mary or Patrick must be carrying a recessive gene for blue eyes.
C) both Mary and Patrick must be carrying a dominant gene for blue eyes.
D) either Mary or Patrick must be carrying a dominant gene for blue eyes.

Accepted Answer

both Patrick and Mary must be carrying a recessive gene for blue eyes.

Question 18

The nuclei of our body cells contain ____ pairs of chromosomes.
A) 15
B) 23
C) 30
D) 46

Accepted Answer

23

Question 19

The entire DNA that an individual human body possesses is called its
A) genotype.
B) genome.
C) phenotype.
D) genetic profile.

Accepted Answer

genome.

Question 20

Height as a genetic trait is largely determined by
A) dominant genes.
B) environmental factors like nutrition and abuse/neglect.
C) genes and environmental factors.
D) race, culture, and gender.

Accepted Answer

genes and environmental factors.

Quiz 2: Theories of Development

_____ are the genetic units responsible for determining traits such as a person's blood type.

Martha carries two genes for brown eyes (dominant gene) and John carries two genes for blue eyes (recessive gene) .Their child will have a

Describing one's self as male,5'10",with brown eyes and brown curly hair provides details about appearance that would be called one's ______ in the scientific world.

Knowledge of ________ is foundational to understanding evolutionary theories.

Epigenetic mechanisms regulate gene expression by

A pattern of inheritance in which a single gene strongly influences a person's outward appearance is called

Broad lips,nearsightedness,and freckles are produced by _______ in genetic transmissions.

Strings of genetic material in the nuclei of the cell are called

________ are genes found only in the fluid that surrounds an unfertilized ovum.

Which statement provides the best example of a core belief of ethology evolutionary theory?

Evolutionary theorists propose that the genetic and physiological processes that underlie human behaviour changed gradually over time through _ and .

Alexia,Sasha,and Derek have each inherited curly hair from their father.Alexia has wavy hair,Sasha has medium coils,and Derek has tight curls.The variance in the amount and type of curly hair among the children is an example of ________ in genetic inheritance.

Recent research discoveries have revealed that epigenetic structures can be affected and altered by all of the following EXCEPT

Fumi has dark skin.Her husband Liam has pale skin.Their children will likely have

_______ are organic compounds that form the core structural elements of muscle,brain,and bone in the human body.

An individual's own unique genetic blueprint is his or her

Patrick and Mary both have brown eyes.If their child has blue eyes,then

The nuclei of our body cells contain ____ pairs of chromosomes.

The entire DNA that an individual human body possesses is called its

Height as a genetic trait is largely determined by