The Evolution of Life on Earth Was Made Possible by ____

question 64

Multiple Choice

The evolution of life on Earth was made possible by ____.

• A) DNA
• B) organelles
• C) an environment that favors oxygen photosynthesizers
• D) natural selection that favors efficient reproduction of organisms
• E) random mutations

Analyze the influence of cultural and geographical backgrounds on living arrangements and life choices of young adults.

Identify the traits and characteristics of different generational cohorts, particularly millennials.

Comprehend models of personality development and their applicability through the adult lifespan.

Recognize the developmental tasks and crises defined by Erikson as essential for healthy psychosocial development.

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Definitions:

Carriers

Individuals who possess one copy of a mutated gene for a recessive genetic condition but do not exhibit symptoms of the condition themselves, though they can pass the gene to offspring.

Dominant Gene

A gene that is expressed in the phenotype even when only one copy is present in the genotype.

Genetic Characteristics

Traits and features that are determined by genes inherited from one's parents, affecting physical and sometimes behavioral aspects.

Recessive Genes

Genetic traits that require two copies, one from each parent, to be expressed in an individual's phenotype.