When Comparing the DNA Fingerprints of a Parent and Child

question 42

Multiple Choice

When comparing the DNA fingerprints of a parent and child, the parent's DNA fingerprint will have which of the following genetic traits?

• A) all of the DNA bands that the child has
• B) more than half of the DNA bands that the child has
• C) DNA bands that match those in the child's fingerprint and that aren't from the other parent
• D) DNA bands that are very close to bands found in the child but do not match precisely

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Definitions:

Extrinsic Motivation

The drive to perform actions based on external rewards or to avoid negative outcomes, rather than for intrinsic satisfaction.

Intrinsic Motivation

The drive to engage in activities for their own sake, for the enjoyment or satisfaction derived from the activity itself, rather than for external rewards.

Tangible Rewards

Physical items or rewards given to individuals, often children or employees, as a way to acknowledge and reinforce positive behaviors or achievements.

Enjoyment

The state of taking pleasure or experiencing satisfaction from a certain activity, situation, or aspect of life.