Edite Was Abused as a Child

question 197

Multiple Choice

Edite was abused as a child. According to the text, which will NOT be a direct effect on Edite from that abuse?

• A) As a mother, Edite may abuse her child.
• B) Edite may decide never to hit her child in any way.
• C) As a mother, Edite will be passionate to be the best possible parent.
• D) Edite will decide to have many daughters and sons.

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Definitions:

Chiasma

An X-shaped site in a tetrad usually marking the location where homologous (nonsister) chromatids previously crossed over.

Crossing-Over

A process in which genetic material (DNA) is exchanged between paired, homologous chromosomes.

Haploid Gamete

A reproductive cell, such as a sperm or egg, that contains a single set of chromosomes and thus only one allele for genetic traits.

Prophase I

The first phase of meiosis I, where chromosomes condense, pair up, and exchange segments in a process called crossing-over.