Walter Was a Prison Inmate on Death Row in the Year

question 36

Multiple Choice

Walter was a prison inmate on death row in the year 1892. Based on the methods of execution employed at the time, Walter was most likely put to death by _____.

• A) a lethal injection
• B) hanging
• C) electrocution
• D) a firing squad

Recognize the distinction between monozygotic and dizygotic twins in genetic studies.

Grasp the historical and scientific context of eugenics.

Appreciate the role of genetics in shaping personality traits and psychological conditions.

Identify the genetic basis of specific behavioral and psychological traits.

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Definitions:

Ribose

A five-carbon sugar that is a key component of RNA (ribonucleic acid) and essential for various biological processes.

RNA

Ribonucleic acid, a nucleic acid present in all living cells that acts as a messenger carrying instructions from DNA for controlling the synthesis of proteins.

Structural Component

An element or part of a larger structure, which contributes to its build and integrity.

Carbohydrates

Organic compounds, consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, that serve as a major energy source for the body; includes sugars, starches, and fibers.