The Y chromosome:
a. can be inherited from either parent.
b. influences numerous characteristics in addition to sex determination.
c. causes a fetus to develop as female if two are present.
d. is found in both sexes? males have two, and females have one.
e. carries a gene that causes a fetus to develop as male.
e
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Which of the following describes the possible ancestor to the genus Homo?
a. The ancestor was highly specialized. b. The ancestor was more derived than potential descendants. c. The ancestor lived contemporaneously with descendant groups. d. The ancestor had characteristics that developed further in descendant groups.
Berlin and Kay's research suggested that color terms emerged during cultural development in an orderly fashion. They believed the first three stages of emergence were:
a. (1) red, (2) blue, (3) black and white. b. (1) black and white, (2) red, (3) green or yellow. c. (1) black and white, (2) blue, (3) green. d. (1) red and blue, (2) black and white, (3) grey.
Archaeologists are especially interested in features known as middens because they provide information on:
a. ancient trash that would include artifacts that people used and consumed b. minerals that early populations used for mining and the production of tools c. water sources that ancient people used for agriculture and household use d. architectural data that indicate where household sites and temples were located
What is the name of the organization that oversees a code of ethics for anthropological research?
a. United States Ethics Commission b. National Committee of Anthropological Research c. American Anthropological Association d. International Association of Anthropologists