If an Individual Carries Two Different Alleles of the Same

question 40

Multiple Choice

If an individual carries two different alleles of the same gene, he or she is ________ for the trait determined by that gene.

• A) homologous
• B) homozygous
• C) heterozygous
• D) autosomal
• E) polygenic

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Definitions:

Franz Gall

Franz Gall was a neuroanatomist and physiologist known for his development of phrenology, the (now discredited) theory that mental abilities and character traits are determined by the shape of the skull.

William James

An American philosopher and psychologist often referred to as the "Father of American Psychology," known for his contributions to functionalism and pragmatism.

Wilhelm Wundt

considered the father of experimental psychology, he was a German physiologist who established the first psychology laboratory at the University of Leipzig in 1879.

Paul Broca

a 19th-century French physician and anatomist known for his research in the area of the brain responsible for producing language, now known as Broca's area.