Simply inherited traits - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Animal Genetics - ANSWER-the study of principles of inheritance in animals Animal Breeding - ANSWER-involves the selective breeding of domestic animals with the intention of improving desirable (and heritable) qualities in the next generation Phenotype - ANSWER-the set of observable characteristics of an individual; ex - red, roan, polled, horned Genotype - ANSWER-an individuals collection of genes for one or a few specific traits; ex - BbPP, BBPp Population - ANSWER-refers to a grou...

The simplest organisms do not have nuclei. In the list below, which group has the simplest organisms? A) Bacteria B) Fungi C) Plantae D) Animalia E) Protista Answer: A Explanation: The Bacteria and the Archaea lack even the nuclear membrane which defines a true nucleus. Please see section 1.1. Section: 01.01 Topic: Levels of Biological Organization Bloom's: 2. Understand Learning Outcome: 01.01.01 List the six kingdoms of life. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation 2) The process of...

Test Bank For Essentials of the Living World 6Th Edition By George B. Johnson | All Chapters . The process of using and transforming energy in living cells is called A) response to stimulation. B) complexity. C) metabolism. D) homeostasis. E) evolution. Answer: C Explanation: Metabolism produces all of the chemicals needed for life. Please see sections 1.2 and 1.4, focusing on metabolism. Section: 01.02; 01.04 Topic: Characteristics of Life Bloom's: 1. Remember Learning Outcome: 01....

Test Bank for Psychology Themes and Variations, 6th Canadian Edition By Doug McCann Name: Class: Date: Chapter 1 - The Evolution of Psychology Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 Multiple Choice 1. The term “psychology” comes from the Greek words psyche and logos. What does logos mean? a. the study of a subject b. the soul c. logic d. discipline ANSWER: a 2. Psychological research is sometimes distorted or grossly simplified in media coverage, leading to misinf...

Quantitative traits are those that can be __________________. Correct Answer: Measured Some examples of quantitative traits Correct Answer: Weights Heights Litter size Number of eggs Racing speed Quantitative traits are controlled by Correct Answer: Many pairs of genes Effects of _______ _________ of genes cannot be distinguished. Correct Answer: One pair The activity at any one pair of genes is ______________ to the types of gene action discussed in simply-inherited traits. ...

Test Bank for Psychology Themes and Variations, 6th Canadian Edition By Doug McCann Name: Class: Date: Chapter 1 - The Evolution of Psychology Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 Multiple Choice 1. The term “psychology” comes from the Greek words psyche and logos. What does logos mean? a. the study of a subject b. the soul c. logic d. discipline ANSWER: a 2. Psychological research is sometimes distorted or grossly simplified in media coverage, leading to misinformation or ...

Simply Inherited Traits Correct Answer: - Traits affected by: coat color, horns - Qualitative or categorical; rarely quantitative Polygenic Traits Correct Answer: - Affected by many genes with no gene having an overriding influence - Growth rate, milk production, ribeye area - Typically qualitative or continuous in expression - Greatly influences by environment - Lack of feed, heat/cold stress, training of quarter horses Threshold Traits Correct Answer: - Some polygenic have catego...

Chapter 3- Moving to Family-Focused Care MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following does not contribute to the high costs of medical care in the last year of life? 1. Caring for severe illness 2. Functional impairment 3. Nursing home expenditures 4. Over-prescribing practices ANS: 4 Rationale: According to Hogan (2001), caring for severe illness, functional impairment, and nursing home expenditures contribute to the high cost of medical care in the last year of life. PTS...

1. Which of the following are risk factors for neuroleptic malignant syndrome? Select all that apply Age Rapid dose escalation Parental route of administration Higher potency typical antipsychotics 2. Antipsychotic medications provide D2 blockade in the mesocortical pathway causing which of the following effects? Reduces negative symptoms Increases extra pyramidal symptoms (EPS) Causes prolactinemia Reduces positive symptoms 3. Phencyclidine ...

1. Which of the following are risk factors for neuroleptic malignant syndrome? Select all that apply Age Rapid dose escalation Parental route of administration Higher potency typical antipsychotics 2. Antipsychotic medications provide D2 blockade in the mesocortical pathway causing which of the following effects? Reduces negative symptoms Increases extra pyramidal symptoms (EPS) Causes prolactinemia Reduces positive symptoms 3. Phencyclidine ...