Explore the fundamentals of genetics and human development in this engaging quiz, focusing on genes, proteins, and genetic inheritance.
Each triplet is the genetic code for a human being
Every cell contains 46 pairs of genomes
There are four types of protein, symbolized as A, T, C, and G
A gene is a section of DNA that contains instructions for a particular protein
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At least one X chromosome
Amino acids
A gene series
A chromosomal pattern
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Division, multiplication, and specialization
Duplication, specialization, and progression
Duplication, division, and differentiation
Differentiation, division, and centralization
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Phenotype
Gamete
Genome
Genotype
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Must be a boy
Might be a boy
Cannot be a boy
Is a girl
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The men produce sperm with healthy Y, but unhealthy X chromosomes
The men produce sperm with healthy X, but unhealthy Y chromosomes
The women produce ova with healthy Y, but unhealthy X chromosomes
The women produce ova with healthy X, but unhealthy Y chromosomes
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Neither genetics nor environment
Genetics only
Both genetics and environment
Environment only
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Only humans possess chromosomes
Other animals have only 5,000 genes
Humanoid genes are absent in other species
Regulator genes that regulate genetic interaction determine the difference
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Both your parents are carriers for blue eyes
You were adopted
You have at least one gene for brown eyes
Both your parents are carriers for brown eyes
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One ova that split in half
Sperm from two different fathers
A zygote splitting during the first two weeks after conception
Two ova that were fertilized at about the same time
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One
Two
Three
Four
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More or fewer than the usual 46 chromosomes
Gametes with 46 chromosomes
The usual 46 chromosomes
The usual 46 chromosomes with damage to at least eight
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The influence of culture
A personality defect and weak moral character
Genetic and environmental factors
An addictive personality
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True
False
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True
False
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Divide as rapidly as possible
Implant in the uterus
Differentiate into different types of tissue
Find a permanent location in the ovaries
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Stem cells and the neural cells
Placenta and the embryo
Heart and the brain
Germinal cells and the fetal cells
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10%
15%
20%
30%
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The Y chromosome sends a biochemical signal
The X chromosome sends a biochemical signal
The master signal from the Y chromosome overrides the X signal
No biochemical signal is received
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Cocaine
Marijuana
Alcohol
Tobacco
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Only her smoking may represent a risk
Each drug might intensify the effects of the other
This will definitely cause serious damage
She is taking careful precautions
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Are generally considered to be the weaker sex
Are spontaneously aborted less frequently than females
Tend to exhibit more behavior problems than females
Lack the protection of two X chromosomes
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Inactive or weak muscle tone
Slow respiration
Coughing or sneezing
Pulse of 90
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Cerebral palsy
Asperger syndrome
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Schizophrenia
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Cells
Adenine
Genes
Chromosomes
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Amino acids
A gene series
A chromosomal pattern
At least one X chromosome
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Constantly changing
Produced by many genes
Unaffected by the environment
The result of dominant genes
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One ovum is fertilized by two sperm, which causes a split
Two ova are fertilized by different sperm
One ovum is fertilized by one sperm, but then splits to form two halves
Two ova are fertilized by a single sperm
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One ovum fertilized by two sperm
Two ova fertilized by one sperm
A zygote that split into two
Two ova fertilized by two sperm
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One-half
One-third
One-fourth
Three-fourths
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The process involves two living creatures developing simultaneously
The process involves removing a cell from one living creature and making it develop into another living creature
The process involves splitting the zygote in half to produce two genetically identical creatures
The process involves implanting the embryonic offspring of two creatures into one host
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Weighing at least 5 pounds (2.3 kg)
Surviving at least 28 weeks past conception
Having adequate brain development
Having functioning digestive and respiratory systems
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Eyes
Bloodstream
Breathing
Teeth
Arms and legs
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German measles
Toxoplasmosis
Syphilis
Lead or mercury pollution
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Learning disabilities
Alcoholism and drug abuse
Obesity and heart problems
Schizophrenia
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