Although Adoption Studies Have Been Criticized Concerning Selective Placement,the Ultimate

question 30

Multiple Choice

Although adoption studies have been criticized concerning selective placement,the ultimate findings of these studies are still ______.

• A)completely valid
• B)somewhat valid
• C)completely invalid
• D)unknown

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Definitions:

Chromosome

The structure that transmits the genetic material from one generation to the next; composed of condensed chromatin; each species has a particular number of chromosomes that is passed on to the next generation.

Gene

A unit of heredity that is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.

Enzyme

Biological molecules that significantly speed up the rate of virtually all of the chemical reactions that take place within cells.

Protein

Large, complex molecules made up of amino acids that perform a wide range of functions in the body, including structural support, catalyzing metabolic reactions, and immune response.