In Regard to the Chromosomes That Parents Pass on to Their

question 134

Multiple Choice

In regard to the chromosomes that parents pass on to their offspring, parents pass on

• A) exact copies of their chromosomes to their offspring.
• B) exact copies of their chromosomes to their offspring, except when a mutation occurs in the offspring's genes.
• C) chromosomes that are constituted differently than their own because of random assortment and crossing over.
• D) exact copies of their chromosomes to their offspring, but the genes are expressed differently because of patterns of dominance.

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Definitions:

Learned Behaviors

Behaviors acquired through interaction with the environment and experience.

Proximate Causes

Near direct reasons that explain the mechanisms of biological actions or behaviors in organisms.

Ultimate Causes

Explanations concerning the evolutionary significance or genetic basis of a biological trait or behavior.

Learned Behavior

Behavior that an organism acquires or modifies as a result of experiences or interactions with the environment.