Which of the Following Statements About Genetic Transmission from Parents

question 148

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about genetic transmission from parents to offspring is true?

• A)46 chromosomes from the egg combine with 46 chromosomes from the sperm.
• B)23 chromosomes from the egg combine with 23 chromosomes from the sperm.
• C)All 46 chromosomes in a developing fetus come from the egg.
• D)All 46 chromosomes in a developing fetus come from the sperm.

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Definitions:

Involuntary Bodily Functions

These are physiological processes that are not under conscious control, such as breathing, heartbeat, and digestion.

Ascending Pain Pathways

The neural pathways that transmit pain signals from the peripheral body to the brain.

Spinal Cord

A bundle of nerves and supportive tissue running from the base of the brain down the center of the back, crucial for transmitting messages between the brain and the body.

Voluntary Motion

Movement that is controlled by the individual consciously, unlike reflex or involuntary movements.