With Regard to the Part Played by Progestin in the Combination

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Multiple Choice

With regard to the part played by progestin in the combination pill,which one is FALSE?

• A)Progestin makes the cervical mucus thick.
• B)Progestin changes the lining of the uterus.
• C)Progestin inhibits FSH production.
• D)Progestin inhibits LH production.

Explain the process of twin development and the difference between monozygotic and dizygotic twins.

Describe genetic disorders and syndromes that can affect human development.

Acknowledge the number of genes in the human genome and its significance.

Compare and contrast methods used by researchers to study the effects of nature and nurture on human development.

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Definitions:

Allele Frequencies

The relative frequencies of all the different alleles of a gene in a given population.

Genetic Drift

The process in which allele frequencies within a population change randomly with no influence from selective pressures, often affecting smaller populations more significantly.

Genetic Variation

The diversity in gene frequencies within a population, which is the raw material for evolution.

Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium

The Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium is a principle that states the genetic variation in a population will remain constant from one generation to the next in the absence of disturbing factors.