PSYC210 Week 1 Quiz: Understanding Human Development Q&A Liberty

PSYC210
Question 12 pts
After fertilization, cells begin to replicate through the process of
.
Group of answer
choices Meiosis
Mitosis

Question 22 pts
The female reproductive cell is called the:
Group of answer
choices Fetus
Sper
m
Ovum
Zygot
e

Question 32 pts
This sex-linked chromosomal abnormality is the most common
type found in males but is diagnosed in only 25% of all cases.
Group of answer
choices Down
Syndrome
Fragile X Syndrome
Klinefelter Syndrome
Turner Syndrome

Question 42 pts
While not every person will become religious, each one does
possess an element of spirituality.
Group of answer
choices True
False

Question 52 pts
Which of the following is NOT a sex-linked chromosomal
abnormality? Group of answer choices
Autism
Fragile X Syndrome
Klinefelter Syndrome
Turner Syndrome

Question 62 pts

, Tim and Tom are identical twins who were raised together, but Tim
excels in basketball while Tom is an outstanding artist. What might
account for these differing abilities?
Group of answer choices
shared environmental influences
non-shared environmental influences

Question 72 pts
The belief that life begins at conception is strictly religious and is not
supported by science.
Group of answer
choices True
False

Question 82 pts
Genetic diversity is achieved because each parent contributes a
seemingly
collection of his or her chromosomes for the ovum or sperm.
Group of answer
choices pre-planned
random
intention
al
deliberat
e

Question 92 pts
A fertilized ovum contains the code that will direct the unique
development of the newly-formed person’s life.
Group of answer
choices mitotic
meioti
c
geneti
c
zygoti
c

Question 102 pts
If the 23rd chromosome pair is XY, the child will be:
Group of answer
choices Female
Male
Cannot be determined based on this information alone.

Question 112 pts