The Fact That Maria, Who Is Nine Months Old, Smiles

question 14

Multiple Choice

The fact that Maria, who is nine months old, smiles when her daddy enters the room

• A)is purely haphazard.
• B)is a reaction Maria exhibits when people are nearby that invites their attention.
• C)shows that Maria favors her father over her mother.
• D)indicates that Maria will have an easy temperament as a child.

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Definitions:

Dominant Genes

Genes that overpower their recessive counterparts and determine the phenotype of an organism.

Heterozygous Pairs

In genetics, refers to a pair of genes where one is dominant and the other is recessive; they're different alleles for a specific trait.

Gonads

The reproductive organs in animals and humans that produce gametes; testes in males and ovaries in females.

Adrenal Glands

Small glands located on top of each kidney, responsible for producing hormones that regulate metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, and stress responses.