Amniocentesis Is

question 30

Multiple Choice

Amniocentesis is

• A) the removal of fluid from the womb.
• B) the removal of tissue from the placenta.
• C) the chromosomal analysis of cells.
• D) a listing of the alleles present at each gene.
• E) a listing of the physical characteristics.

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Definitions:

Instinct

A natural, usually unchangeable behavior observed in animals as a reaction to specific triggers.

Spiders

Arachnids characterized by eight legs, a chelicerae with fangs that inject venom, and the ability to spin webs.

Intrinsic Motive

A form of motivation driven by internal rewards, such as personal satisfaction, curiosity, or enjoyment, rather than external factors.

Biological Motive

An innate drive stemming from biological needs that motivates behavior, such as hunger, thirst, or the drive for sleep.