Genes Inherit – Psychology Quiz 2
The key terms of Psychology Chapter 2 Quiz include, Genes, Chromosome, Genetic Syndrome, Inherit.
When someone has Klinefelter’s syndrome, what are the basic symptoms?
high-pitched voice, feminine body shape, breast enlargement, and infertility – correct
slender build, severe acne, and poor coordination
short stature, small jaws, and extra folds of skin around the neck
short, stocky build, and round face; almond-shaped eyes; and a flattened nose
When multiple genes interact to produce a given trait, this is referred to as ______.
heterozygous inheritance
incomplete dominance
genomic imprinting
polygenic inheritance – correct
Andrew and Alexandra are dizygotic twins. A statement that describes them is that they ______.
originated from the same zygote
are a rare combination in terms of fertilization
must have the same hair color and eye color
share about one half of their genes – correct
The biological process that results in gametes is referred to as ______.
meiosis – correct
gamete transfer
gametosis
mitosis
Marisol works with people who wish to become parents, helping them determine whether there is a risk that their children will inherit genetic defects and chromosomal abnormalities. This type of work is referred to as _______.
genetic counseling – correct
prenatal diagnosis
amniocentesis
chromosomal analysis
Which factor may cause genes to mutate?
high-fat diet
young maternal age
vitamin deficiency
exposure to radiation – correct
Arlo is a man who produces high levels of testosterone, which results in severe acne and poor coordination. He also has a slender build. What syndrome of chromosomal abnormality does he most likely have?
Turner
Klinefelter’s
triple-X
Jacob’s – correct
A research finding about adopted children is that they ______.
are more likely to have adjustment difficulties – correct
have more educational resources than other children
have more achievements throughout life
children inherit genetic syndrome
show more engagement during class in school
Of the following statements, which is the best description of how genes influence personal characteristics?
Heart disease is so strongly influenced by environmental factors that genes rarely play a role in one’s risk.
Even for traits heavily influenced by genetics, interventions can influence how they are expressed. – correct
Identical twins share 100% of their genes and are therefore 100% alike in personal characteristics.
Monozygotic twins and dizygotic twins are equally similar in terms of genetic inheritance.
Of the following disorders, which is the result of dominant inheritance?
sickle cell anemia
cystic fibrosis
Huntington’s disease – correct
Down syndrome
When multiple genes interact to produce a given trait, this is referred to as ______.
incomplete dominance
heterozygous inheritance
genomic imprinting
polygenic inheritance – correct
When someone has Klinefelter’s syndrome, what are the basic symptoms?
high-pitched voice, feminine body shape, breast enlargement, and infertility – correct
slender build, severe acne, and poor coordination
short stature, small jaws, and extra folds of skin around the neck
short, stocky build, and round face; almond-shaped eyes; and a flattened nose
When multiple genes interact to produce a given trait, this is referred to as ______.
heterozygous inheritance
incomplete dominance
genomic imprinting
polygenic inheritance – correct
Andrew and Alexandra are dizygotic twins. A statement that describes them is that they ______.
originated from the same zygote
are a rare combination in terms of fertilization
must have the same hair color and eye color
share about one half of their genes – correct
The biological process that results in gametes is referred to as ______.
meiosis – correct
gamete transfer
gametosis
mitosis