Genetic Disorders
Genetic Disorders QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD A genetic disease is caused by abnormalities in an individual’s genetic material (genome). There are four different types of genetic disorders: (1)…
The Human Genome Project
The Human Genome Project QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD The Human Genome Project occurred from 1990 to 2003. A “rough draft” of the human genome was announced in 2000….
Assisted Reproductive Techniques
Assisted Reproductive Techniques QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is an option for couples who are unable to conceive naturally. Sperm donation occurs when male sperm…
Conception to Birth
Conception to Birth QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD The first 2 weeks are the germinal period. For the first 8 weeks, the new organism is called an embryo. Organogenesis…
Infertility
Infertility QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Infertility is the inability to conceive after 1 year of trying when the female is under 35 and 6 months when the female…
Fertilization in Utero
Fertilization in Utero QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Germ cells (gametes) divide through meiosis, forming haploid cells. Somatic cells divide through mitosis, forming diploid cells. Diploid cells have 46…
Genes, Chromosomes, and DNA
Genes, Chromosomes, and DNA QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD The flow of genetic information in normal cells is from DNA to RNA to protein. The double helix is the…
QUESTIONS and ANSWERS
QUESTIONS and ANSWERS PART I For each of the following questions, choose the one best answer. 1. Development is best explained by a model that a. concentrates on one aspect…
A Social Class Perspective on Development
A Social Class Perspective on Development QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD In the United States, the federal government determines poverty based on family income relative to family size and…
Gender Differences
Gender Differences QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD In general, differences between males and females in areas of intellectual performance are so small as to be of little practical importance….
