Test Bank for Lifespan Development Lives in Context 1st Edition Kuther Kuther, Lifespan Development Instructor Resource
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Chapter 02: Test Bank
Chapter 02: Test Bank
Biological and Environmental Foundations
Multiple Choice
1. In each human cell, a nucleus contains _____ chromosomes. a. 12
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Test Bank for Lifespan Development Lives in Context 1st Edition Kuther Kuther, Lifespan Development Instructor Resource Chapter 02: Test Bank Chapter 02: Test Bank Biological and Environmental Foundations Multiple Choice 1. In each human cell, a nucleus contains _____ chromosomes. a. 12 b. 12 matching pairs of c. 23 d. 23 matching pairs of Ans: d Learning Objective: 2.1 Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: The Genetic Code Question Type: MC 2. The human nucleus contains 23 matching pairs of rod -shaped structures called _______. a. genomes b. DNA c. chromosomes d. zygotes Ans: c Learning Objective: 2.1 Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: The Genetic Code Question Type: MC 3. Genes are composed of stretches of _____, a complex molecule shaped like a twisted ladder or staircase. a. deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) b. gametes c. zygotes d. nuclei Ans: a Learning Objective: 2.1 Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: The Genetic Code Question Type: MC 4. Genes are: a. rod-shaped structures located in each human nucleus. b. the blueprint for creating all of the traits that organisms carry. c. sex cells that combine to create a unique individual. d. identical molecules for every existing species on earth. Ans: b Learning Objective: 2.1 Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: The Genetic Code Question Type: MC 5. Researchers have estimated that ______ to ______ genes reside within the chromosomes and influence all genetic characteristics. a. 10,000; 15,000 Test Bank for Lifespan Development Lives in Context 1st Edition Kuther Kuther, Lifespan Development Instructor Resource Chapter 02: Test Bank b. 20,000; 25,000 c. 50,000; 70,000 d. 100,000; 200,000 Ans: b Learning Objective: 2.1 Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: The Genetic Code Question Type: MC 6. The ____ is the set of instructions to construct a living organism. a. zygote b. nucleus c. genome d. gamete Ans: c Learning Objective: 2.1 Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: The Genetic Code Question Type: MC 7. As a human, you share ___ percent of your DNA with our closest genetic relative, the chimpanzee. a. 10 b. 25 c. 68 d. 99 Ans: d Learning Objective: 2.1 Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: The Genetic Code Question Type: MC 8. Lu is from Korea and Pedro is from Ecuador. Lu and Pedro share ____ percent of their genes. a. 15.7 b. 25.8 c. 44.2 d. 99.7 Ans: d Learning Objective: 2.1 Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: The Genetic Code Question Type: MC 9. _____ is the process of cell division during which DNA replicates itself. a. Mitosis b. Meiosis c. Fertilization d. Cellular mutation Ans: a Learning Objective: 2.2 Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Cell Reproduction Question Type: MC 10. Mitosis ultimately enables humans to: Test Bank for Lifespan Development Lives in Context 1st Edition Kuther Kuther, Lifespan Development Instructor Resource Chapter 02: Test Bank a. reproduce and pass on their genetic material. b. develop from a single fertilized egg into a child, adolescent, and eventually, an adult. c. develop into either a male or a female. d. establish a unique genetic blueprint for development. Ans: b Learning Objective: 2.2 Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Cell Reproduction Question Type: MC 11. Sex cells produce _____. a. DNA b. chromosomes c. gametes d. the genome Ans: c Learning Objective: 2.2 Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Cell Reproduction Question Type: MC 12. Gametes reproduce through _____. a. mitosis b. meiosis c. fertilization d. dominant -recessive inheritance Ans: b Learning Objective: 2.2 Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Cell Reproduction Question Type: MC 13. A(n) ____ is a fertilized egg. a. chromosome b. gamete c. allele d. zygote Ans: d Learning Objective: 2.2 Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Cell Reproduction Question Type: MC 14. A human zygote contains ____ chromosomes from the biological mother and ____ chromosomes from the biological father. a. 10; 20 b. 23; 46 c. 23; 23 d. 46; 46 Ans: c Learning Objective: 2.2 Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Cell Reproduction
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