Eva Is About to Become an Adolescent Mother

question 153

Multiple Choice

Eva is about to become an adolescent mother. Based on recent research, she and her child will better handle the situation if her parents _____.

• A) assume care for Eva and her child
• B) adopt Eva's child and raise the child as their own
• C) encourage Eva to move out of the house to raise her baby alone
• D) are supportive but do not assume complete care for her child

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Definitions:

Genetic Makeups

Describes the unique combination of genes inherited from both parents that determines the characteristics of an individual organism.

Sickle-cell Carriers

Individuals who carry one allele for sickle cell disease and one normal allele, making them asymptomatic carriers but with the potential to pass the disease to their children.

Malaria Parasite

A group of microorganisms, specifically Plasmodium species, that cause malaria in humans and are transmitted by mosquitoes.

Biological Factors

Elements derived from genetic, physiological, and anatomical characteristics that influence an individual's development and behavior.