The Difference Between a Homozygous Trait and a Heterozygous Trait

question 253

Multiple Choice

The difference between a homozygous trait and a heterozygous trait is that a homozygous trait ___ and a heterozygous trait ___.

• A) will always be expressed in the phenotype; may not
• B) will be expressed in the phenotype if there was proper environmental exposure during the critical period; does not have a critical period
• C) is always recessive; is always dominant
• D) is usually discrete; is usually polygenic

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Definitions:

False Memory Syndrome

Said to be exhibited by persons who claim to remember events that did not really take place, due to the influence of therapists who use leading questions, repeated suggestion, visualization, and hypnosis with the aim of recovering repressed memories.

Iatrogenic Memory Syndrome

A condition where a therapy or treatment inadvertently creates false memories or exacerbates psychological disorders, rather than healing them.

Therapists

Professionals trained to provide psychological support and counseling to help individuals cope with mental health issues, emotional difficulties, and life challenges.

Dissociative Amnesia

A psychological disorder characterized by temporary memory loss that cannot be attributed to normal forgetfulness, often related to trauma or stress.