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An evolutionary explanationdescribes why a structure or behavior evolved. |
False |
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An ontogenetic explanation is one thatdescribes the development of a structure or behavior. |
True |
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This view of the brain is called the ________ view. |
Ventral |
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An autosomal gene is a gene |
On any chromosome otherthan the X or Y chromosome. |
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Sex–limited genes are found on |
Any chromosomes |
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If a group of individualsshares a highly similar environment, what effect does this have on theheritability estimate of a characteristic? |
Heritability will be high |
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Individuals afflicted with PKU need to avoid: |
Foods high inphenylalanine |
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Why do children with PKU become mentally retarded? |
Unmetabolized amino acids accumulate andaffect the brain |
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Which of the following BESTdescribes the concept of evolution? |
"Reproduction of thefittest" |
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The theory of evolutionthrough the inheritance of acquired characteristics is known as: |
Lamarckian evolution. |
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An evolutionarypsychologist would likely be most interested in studying: |
Altruistic behavior of meerkats. |
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Why is a geneticexplanation for altruism problematic? |
Altruistic behaviors rarely benefit theindividual performing them. |
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Which of the following isan argument for animal research? |
Animal research is beneficial. |
