According to Bridges's Proposal, Exceptional Phenotypes and Unusual Karyotypes Were

question 63

Short Answer

According to Bridges's proposal, exceptional phenotypes and unusual karyotypes were the result of rare mistakes in meiosis caused by the failure of X chromosomes to separate properly in either the first or second meiotic division in females. What term is used in referring to this phenomenon?

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Definitions:

Opposite

Pertaining to something that is completely different or contrary in position, direction, order, or character compared to another thing.

Unconsciously

Pertaining to processes in the mind that occur without conscious awareness, influencing thoughts, feelings, or behaviors.

Latency Period

In psychoanalytic theory, a phase of childhood development in which sexual motivations are less prominent and children focus on developing skills and forming social relationships.

Oedipus Complex

A Freudian theory that describes a child's feelings of desire for their opposite-sex parent and jealousy and rivalry toward their same-sex parent.