If a Person Has Inherited the Same Allelic Form from Both

question 160

Multiple Choice

If a person has inherited the same allelic form from both parents, she is ____________ for a trait.

• A)ontogenetic
• B)homozygous
• C)monozygotic
• D)heterozygous

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Definitions:

Groupthink

A phenomenon in which the desire for group cohesion leads to poor decision-making or the suppression of dissenting opinions within a group.

Illusion of Popularity

Refers to the phenomenon where an individual overestimates the extent to which their opinions, beliefs, preferences, values, or habits are normal and typical of those of others.

Indirect Pressure

Influence or coercion applied in a non-direct manner, often through hints, suggestions, or the manipulation of information.

Self-Promotion

The act of highlighting one's own skills, accomplishments, or qualities to advance personal or professional goals, often used in job searches or career advancement.