Each cell possesses 46______that are responsible for all the genetic information passed from parents to children.

Related Mcqs:

1. Adopted children’s similarity to their biological parents is generally attributed to_____________; adopted children’s similarity to their adoptive parents is generally attributed to____________________.

   A. heredity; the environment
   B. the environment; heredity
   C. the environment; the environment
   D. heredity; heredity

2. Parents in Westernized cultures are more likely than parents in Asian cultures to encourage children to value:

   A. enduring friendships
   B. nonconformity
   C. cultural traditions
   D. norms.

3. Authoritative parents are likely to have children who:

   A. have low self-esteem and completely dependent
   B. have high self-esteem and are self-reliant
   C. are rebellious and have low self-esteem
   D. have high self-esteem but are somewhat dependent

4. In general children who score well on IQ tests have parents who ___________?

   A. Pay for tutors and special schools
   B. Have very high IQs
   C. Punish them if they fail to do it well
   D. Spend time with them and actively encourage their development
   E. None of these

5. Erik Erikson suggested that children with a very secure attachment to their parents are especially likely to experience ________________?

   A. stranger anxiety
   B. egocentrism
   C. basic trust
   D. object permanence

6. Unfortunately, too many children are encouraged to emphasize their rights and to minimize their responsibilities. Recognizing the fact that a growing child has many needs that must be satisfied some parents and teachers become over-concerned about providing healthful conditions for:

   A. Learning
   B. Growth
   C. Research
   D. Mental state

7. The DNA containing an individual’s genetic information is organized into structure called ________________?

   A. chromosomes
   B. phenotypes
   C. genotypes
   D. zygotes

8. The cytoplasmic process arising from the cell body of neuron that carries impulse towards cell body is called a:

   A. Axon
   B. Dendrite
   C. Nissl’s granule
   D. Myelin sheath

9. The cytoplasmic process that arise from the neuron cell body and carry impulses away cell body are termed:

   A. Pacinian corpuscles
   B. Nissl’s granules
   C. Axons
   D. Free nerve endings

10. The collection of rod and cone receptors that funnel signals to a particular visual cell in the retina make up that cell’s:

    A. blind spot
    B. optic disk
    C. opponent process field
    D. receptive field