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A(n) ________ explanation describes why a structure or behavior evolved as it did.
functional
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Explaining differences in running speed as a function of differences in muscle fiber types is an example of a(n) ________ explanation.
physiological
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For Descartes, the most problematic issue facing dualism was:
how an immaterial mind could influence a physical brain.
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A monist believes that mind and body are:
the same thing.
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Of the following, which person is MOST likely to deal exclusively with brain disorders?
neurologist
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Units of heredity that maintain their structural identity from one generation to another are:
genes.
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Chromosomes consist of large, double-stranded molecules of:
deoxyribonucleic acid.
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Recessive genes manifest their effects only when the individual is ________ for them.
homozygous
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Suppose "A" is a dominant gene for the ability to taste phenylthiocarbamide and "a" is a recessive gene for inability to taste it. Which of the following couples could possibly have both a child who tastes it and a child who does not?
father Aa, mother AA
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An autosomal gene is a gene:
on any chromosome other than the X or Y chromosome.
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In humans, which chromosome(s) contain(s) few genes?
The Y chromosome contains few genes
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Sex-limited genes are found on:
any chromosomes
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If a group of individuals shares a highly similar environment, what effect does this have on the heritability estimate of a characteristic?
Heritability will be high.
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Individuals afflicted with PKU need to avoid:
foods high in phenylalanine.
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Why do children with PKU become mentally retarded?
.Unmetabolized amino acids accumulate and affect the brain.
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Which of the following BEST describes the concept of evolution?
Reproduction of the fittest."
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The theory of evolution through the inheritance of acquired characteristics, is known as the:
Lamarckian evolution.
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An evolutionary psychologist would likely be most interested in studying:
altruistic behavior of meerkats.
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Why is a genetic explanation for altruism problematic?
Altruistic behaviors rarely benefit the individual performing them.
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Which of the following is an argument for animal research?
Animal research is beneficial.
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