In Explaining Death to Children One Should

question 9

Multiple Choice

In explaining death to children one should:

• A)avoid euphemisms
• B)use only euphemisms
• C)be dishonest
• D)not answer the child's questions
• E)both c and d above are correct

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Definitions:

Genes

Sequences of DNA that contain the instructions to build and maintain an organism's cells and pass traits to offspring.

Percent

A measure or ratio expressed as a fraction of 100.

Sex Chromosomes

Chromosomes that determine the sex of an organism, commonly referred to as X and Y chromosomes in many species.

Female Mammals

Members of the mammalian species characterized by the possession of mammary glands with which they feed their young, and typically possessing two X chromosomes.