In Each of the Sets Below, Choose the One Quantity

question 37

Essay

In each of the sets below, choose the one quantity or number which is exact.
a. i. the human population
ii. the distance in light years from the sun to Alpha Centauri, a nearby star
iii. the winning time for the 100 m dash in the Olympic Games
b. i. the weight of a particular one cent coin in g
ii. the boiling point of lead, in °C
iii. the number of cm in 1 yd
c. i. the measured value of the speed of light (2.998... × 10⁸ m/s)
ii.  (3.141...)
iii. the volume of milk in a 1-gallon jug

Recognize the genetic and environmental factors that contribute to a person's phenotype and genotype.

Understand the process and significance of cell division, specifically meiosis and mitosis, in genetic transmission and variation.

Identify the embryonic development stages and the significance of critical periods.

Understand the role of heredity and environment in individual development.

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