Match Each Term with Its Correct Definition

question 28

Multiple Choice

Match each term with its correct definition.
-P generation

• A)displayed traits are unchanged over multiple generations
• B)first generation of offspring from a parental cross
• C)true-breeding organisms used in the initial cross
• D)result of a cross between two first-generation organisms
• E)allele that is expressed no matter what other allele is present
• F)allele that is expressed only if two identical copies are present
• G)any organism with two identical copies of an allele
• H)any organism with two different forms of an allele
• I)F₁ heterozygote (for a single trait)
• J)genetic makeup of an organism
• K)physical traits of an organism
• L)likelihood of something occurring if the occurrence is a matter of chance
• M)organism that is heterozygous for two different traits
• N)where an allele is found on a chromosome
• O)when one allele cannot completely mask the effects of another allele
• P)alleles at one locus mask the expression of alleles at a different locus
• Q)several different genes contribute to a particular phenotype
• R)single allele has multiple phenotypic effects

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Definitions:

Availability Heuristic

A cognitive bias that causes people to overestimate the likelihood of events based on their ability to recall similar instances.

Escalation Heuristic

A cognitive bias or decision-making process where individuals increase their commitment to a previously taken course of action beyond the level that is justified by the current situation.

Satisficing Heuristic

A decision-making strategy that involves searching through the available alternatives until an acceptability threshold is met, rather than seeking the best possible solution.

Design Thinking

An iterative process in solving problems creatively and innovatively by understanding the human needs involved, re-framing the problem in human-centric ways, and adopting a hands-on approach in prototyping and testing.