It Is Simpler to Use DNA to Identify the Father

question 53

Multiple Choice

It is simpler to use DNA to identify the father for a son than for a daughter because

• A) the X chromosome is passed intact to the daughter from the mother.
• B) the Y chromosome may recombine during meiosis.
• C) the Y chromosome may exchange genetic material with the X chromosome.
• D) the X chromosome may recombine during meiosis whereas the Y is passed intact.
• E) autosomes are passed intact to all progeny.

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Definitions:

Aggression

Actions designed to injure or threaten someone, either through physical acts or spoken words.

Dependent Variable

The factor or condition that is measured at the end of an experiment and is presumed to vary as a result of the manipulations of the independent variable(s).

Aggression

Conduct aimed at causing pain or fear in others, manifested through either physical aggression or verbal assaults.

Positive Correlation

A relationship between two variables where an increase in one variable is associated with an increase in the other variable.