Question 1

In 22 of the 23 pairs of chromosomes, both members of the pair are closely matched. Each of these 44 chromosomes is called a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

autosome

Question 2

If the 23rd pair of chromosomes is a(n) _____, the individual will be female.

Accepted Answer

XX

Question 3

Fraternal twins are also called _____ twins.

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Question 4

The interaction of a heterozygous pair of alleles in such a way that the phenotype reflects one allele more than the other is referred to as a ______.

Accepted Answer

dominant-r...

Question 5

When an ova is surgically removed from an ovary, fertilized in a glass lab dish, and then inserted into the uterus, this process is referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

in vitro f...

Question 6

Identical twins are also called _____ twins.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identical twins are also called _____ twins....

Question 7

Michelle and Greg are having a baby and are hoping for a boy. _____ is who is responsible for determining the sex of the baby.

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The answer of Michelle and Greg are having a baby...

Question 8

Most of the known single-gene disorders are _____.

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The answer of Most of the known single-gene disorders are...

Question 9

When the effects of genes add up to influence the phenotype, they are called _____ genes.

Accepted Answer

additive

Question 10

All living things are composed of cells and the work of cells is done by _____.

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The answer of All living things are composed of cells...

Question 11

Genes with various repeats or deletions of base pairs are referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

copy numbe...

Question 12

As urbanization, video games, homework, and fear of strangers has kept more American children indoors, the rate of _____ has increased.

Accepted Answer

nearsighte...

Question 13

Monozygotic twins have _____ percent of their genes in common.

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The answer of Monozygotic twins have _____ percent of their...

Question 14

The cognitive deficits caused by the genetic condition of _____ are the most common form of inherited mental retardation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The cognitive deficits caused by the genetic...

Question 15

The first 22 chromosomes contain hundreds of genes in the same positions and sequence. If the code of the gene from one parent is exactly like the code on the same gene from the other parent, the gene pair is _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The first 22 chromosomes contain hundreds of...

Question 16

Jenny learned in her high school science class that a female has _____ on the 23rd pair of chromosomes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jenny learned in her high school science...

Question 17

The first 22 chromosomes contain hundreds of genes in the same positions and sequence. If the code of the gene from one parent differs from the code on the same gene from the other parent, the gene pair is _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The first 22 chromosomes contain hundreds of...

Question 18

_____ cells are able to produce any other cells.

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The answer of _____ cells are able to produce any...

Question 19

Jenny and Tina are identical twins. They are the result of _____.

Accepted Answer

one ovum fertilized ...

Question 20

Each variation of a gene is called a(n) _____.

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The answer of Each variation of a gene is called...

Exam 3: Seciton 2: Beginnings: Heredity and Environment

In 22 of the 23 pairs of chromosomes, both members of the pair are closely matched. Each of these 44 chromosomes is called a(n) _____.

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If the 23rd pair of chromosomes is a(n) _____, the individual will be female.

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Fraternal twins are also called _____ twins.

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The interaction of a heterozygous pair of alleles in such a way that the phenotype reflects one allele more than the other is referred to as a ______.

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When an ova is surgically removed from an ovary, fertilized in a glass lab dish, and then inserted into the uterus, this process is referred to as _____.

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Identical twins are also called _____ twins.

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Michelle and Greg are having a baby and are hoping for a boy. _____ is who is responsible for determining the sex of the baby.

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Most of the known single-gene disorders are _____.

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When the effects of genes add up to influence the phenotype, they are called _____ genes.

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All living things are composed of cells and the work of cells is done by _____.

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Genes with various repeats or deletions of base pairs are referred to as _____.

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As urbanization, video games, homework, and fear of strangers has kept more American children indoors, the rate of _____ has increased.

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Monozygotic twins have _____ percent of their genes in common.

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The cognitive deficits caused by the genetic condition of _____ are the most common form of inherited mental retardation.

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The first 22 chromosomes contain hundreds of genes in the same positions and sequence. If the code of the gene from one parent is exactly like the code on the same gene from the other parent, the gene pair is _____.

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Jenny learned in her high school science class that a female has _____ on the 23rd pair of chromosomes.

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The first 22 chromosomes contain hundreds of genes in the same positions and sequence. If the code of the gene from one parent differs from the code on the same gene from the other parent, the gene pair is _____.

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_____ cells are able to produce any other cells.

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Jenny and Tina are identical twins. They are the result of _____.

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Each variation of a gene is called a(n) _____.

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