Which of the Following Is Least Likely to Be Considered

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is least likely to be considered a mitigating factor at the sentencing stage in a death penalty case?

• A) Evidence of PTSD
• B) Age of the offender
• C) Gender of the offender
• D) History of abuse by parents

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Definitions:

Haploid Stage

A phase in the life cycle of an organism where its cells contain only one set of chromosomes, typical of gametes.

Gamete

A mature haploid male or female germ cell which is able to unite with another of the opposite sex in sexual reproduction to form a zygote.

Spermatogenesis

The process by which male spermatozoa are produced, involving meiosis and subsequent maturation.

Oogenesis

Production of eggs in females by the process of meiosis and maturation.