Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
8 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
Evolutionary Psychology |
A branch of psychology that emphasizes the importance of adaptation, reproduction, and "survival of the fittest" in shaping behavior. |
|
Mitosis |
Cellular reproduction in which the cell's nucleus duplicates itself; two new cells are formed, each containing the same DNA as the original cell, arranged in the same 23 pairs of chromosomes |
|
Meiosis |
A specialized form of cell division that occurs to form eggs and sperm (gametes) |
|
Fertilization |
A stage in reproduction whereby an egg and a sperm fuse to create a single cell, called zygote |
|
Zygote |
a single cell formed through fertilization |
|
Phenotype |
Observable and measurable characteristics of an individual, such as height, hair color, and intelligence |
|
Genotype |
All of a person's genetic material |
|
Down Syndrome |
A chromosomally transmitted for of mental retardation, caused by the presence of an extra copy chromosome 21 |