Quiz 2

Question 1

Put the following cell structures in order from smallest to largest. Nucleus, gene, chromosomes

Answer 1

• Gene, chromosomes, nucleus

Question 2

Ovaries, testes and external genitalia are examples of_______

Answer 2

• Primary sex characteristics

Question 3

Each parent contributes 46 chromosomes to their offspring T or F?

Answer 3

• False, each parent contributes 23 chromosomes

Question 4

Which of the following are influenced by an individual’s parents and NOT by his or her peers?

• Popularity
• Learning cooperation skills
• Good and bad habits
• Values

Answer 4

• Values

Question 5

Behavior geneticists can mathematically estimate the _____ of a trait (the extent to which variation among individuals can be attributed to their differing genes).

Answer 5

• Heritability

Question 6

The study of the molecular structure and function of genes

Answer 6

• Molecular genetics

Question 7

Miriam is a freshman in high school. She enjoys painting, singing, and playing the violin. On her 1st week of school, she decided to join the art club so that she can meet other kids her age who also enjoy the same activities that she does. This is an example of_______

Answer 7

• Culture

Question 8

Women are more likely to initiate sex, masturbate, and begin puberty sooner and more quickly than men. T or F

Answer 8

• False

Question 9

In a habitat there are red bugs and green bugs. The birds prefer the taste of the res bugs, so soon there are many green bugs and few red bugs. The green bugs reproduce and make more green bugs and eventually there are no more red bugs. This is an example of________

Answer 9

• Natural Selection

Question 10

Collectivist cult gives priorities to a what?

Answer 10

• to group goals over individuals goals and define identity in terms of group identification