Consider an infertile couple, of which both partners are able to produce healthy gametes, but the woman's history of endometriosis has rendered her unable to carry a fetus. Suppose this couple undergoes IVF with their own gametes, followed by embryo transfer to the uterus of a gestational surrogate, and the birth of a baby. What is the genetic relationship between the surrogate and the baby?
a. The baby shares only X chromosomal DNA with the gestational surrogate.
b. The baby shares 25% of its genes with the gestational surrogate.
c. The baby shares half of its genes with the gestational surrogate.
d. The baby is genetically identical to the gestational surrogate.
e. There is no genetic relationship between the gestational surrogate and the baby.
e
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You are on the committee to update the design of the hospital NICU (neonatal intensive care unit), which currently has incubators for the babies but not much else. Based on what you have learned about Harlow's experiments with rhesus monkeys, what would you suggest adding to the NICU to improve the babies' health and well-being?
A. comfortable chairs for parents to hold their babies B. softer lighting C. white-noise devices to mask the sound of beeping machines D. pheromones Clarify question: What is the key concept addressed by the question? Looking at what humans need in light of the Harlow experiment with rhesus monkeys. What type of thinking is required? Gather Content: What do you already know about Harlow's experimental results? What other information is related to the question? Choose Answer: Given what you now know, what information is most likely to produce the correct answer? Reflection on Process: Did your problem-solving process lead you to the correct answer? If not, where did the process break down or lead you astray? How can you revise your approach to produce a more desirable result?
A covalent bond is
A. the attraction that one atom has for another atom. B. the attraction between two atoms, formed by the sharing of electrons. C. formed between the positive charge of a hydrogen atom in one molecule and the negative charge of a nitrogen atom in another nearby molecule. D. the attraction between a positive ion and a negative ion.
Testosterone _____.
A. stimulates oogenesis B. promotes deviant sexual behavior C. halts the growth of secondary sexual characteristics D. is responsible for the development of the female genitalia E. is responsible for the development of the male genitalia
A "stitch" in the side experience during vigorous exercise is due to the contraction of the liver as it releases additional blood into the bloodstream.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.