(Conceptual-19)

question 43

Multiple Choice

(conceptual-19) . Some cross-sectional studies do not use age groups. Instead, they use stages in life. Which cross-sectional study would be the most suitable using stages in life?

• A) comparing young couples without children to couples who have already had their first child to see the effects of parenthood on marriage
• B) comparing answers to survey questions from men and women aged 35-44 years old
• C) comparing a freshman and senior high school student grade point average and athletic ability
• D) comparing twins' personality inventories every five years

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Definitions:

Genetic Inheritance

The transmission of genetic information from parents to their offspring through genes.

Phenotype

The observable characteristics or traits of an organism, resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.

Genotype

The genetic makeup of an individual, encompassing all the genes inherited from their parents.

Allele

One of two or more versions of a gene that determine variations in traits that can be passed from parents to offspring.