When a child is conceived, the egg and sperm cell join to create a complete genetic map of everything that baby will become. This "genetic blueprint" that determines our lifelong traits and characteristics is called a __________
a. karyotype
b. phenotype
c. genotype
d. chromotype
Answer: C
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What is the role of the chemical compounds "acetyl" and "methyl" in epigenetics? a. They increase or decrease the probability of a gene mutation. b. They increase or decrease the expression of certain genes. c. They induce the duplication of certain chromosomes
d. They imitate the effects of sex-linked genes.
A recent study found that in transition from adolescence to young adulthood depressive symptoms were highest for which ethnic/racial groups?
a. Hispanic and Asian b. Caucasian and African American c. Hispanic and African American d. Caucasian and Asian
Some people refer to a soft drink as either a "coke" or a "pop.". Since the word used for a soft drink depends on where you grew up, this type of concept would be considered
a. relational. b. conjunctive. c. disjunctive. d. denotative.
While doing volunteer work at a mental hospital, Mary is put on a ward for adults with severe mental disorders. One patient remains in the same position for hours at a time and never talks. The doctors tell Mary this patient suffers from __________.
A. catatonic frenzy B. catatonic stupor C. aphasia D. echopraxia