The term “germ cell” when used in genetics refers to ___________?

Related Mcqs:

1. The term ‘germ cell’ when used in genetics refers to _________________?

   A. somatic cells
   B. ova and sperm cells
   C. both a and b
   D. none of these

2. The strongest support for the theory that personality is heavily influenced by genetics is provided by strong personality similarity between:

   A. identical twins reared together
   B. identical twins reared apart
   C. fraternal twins reared together
   D. non-twins reared together

3. Recent work in behavioural genetics has examined the contribution of genetic and environmental factors to human behavior. But which of the four assertions below is NOT true?

   A. Research as shown monozygotic twins to have much more similar personality traits than dizygotic twins
   B. Both adoption studies and twin studies are consistent with a genetic influence on personality
   C. Adoption studies have shown that environment plays no part in the development of personality
   D. Children who are genetically more active and impulsive can cause their parents to be more responsive to their needs than other children

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. The term “reinforcement” refers to the pairing of ___________?

   A. CS and US
   B. CR and UR
   C. US and UR
   D. CS and CR

9. The term ‘general to specific’ in child development refers to ______________?

   A. visual activity
   B. auditory sensitivity
   C. motor movements
   D. cortex development

10. _______is the term that refers to a decreased volume of blood circulation, and it leads to the behavioural response of_______.

    A. Cellular dehydration; thirst
    B. Hypovolemia; drinking
    C. Cellular dehydration; drinking
    D. Hypovolemia; eating