Quiz: Epigenetics and Human Thriving
Due Apr 14 at 11:59pm
Points 75
Questions 25
Time Limit 50 Minutes
Instructions
The quiz:
Covers the Learn material from Module 4: Week 4.
Contains 25 multiple-choice and true/false questions.
Is limited to 50 minutes.
Allows 1 attempt.
Is worth 75 points.
Submit this assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module 4: Week 4.
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 46 minutes 65 out of 75
Correct answers are hidden.
Score for this quiz: 65 out of 75
Submitted Apr 9 at 4:39pm
This attempt took 46 minutes.
Question 1
pts
According to studies of obesity, roughly 50% of our body weight is determined by genetics and
50% by environment.
True
False
Question 2
pts
The SRY gene codes for proteins that make male body parts.
True
False
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https://www.coursehero.com/file/249172034/Quiz-Epigenetics-and-Human-Thriving-ETHC210-D10-NASC210-D10pdf/
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Question 3
pts
This male condition results in taller men who were once thought to have criminal tendencies
based on conjecture and not science.
X-only females
Y only males
XXY males
XYY males
Question 4
pts
Which of the following is true about the hypothalamus?
is involved in promoting homeostasis in humans
causes wide swings in emotions in humans
responds to hormone like signals given off by fat cells to control hunger
contains no neurons
Question 5
pts
What is true about the X and Y chromosomes
the X chromosome is larger than the Y chromosome
During meiosis the X and Y chromosomes align using pseudo autosomal regions (PAR)
The Y chromosome is shaped like a “Y”
The Y chromosome typically carries the SRY gene
PartialQuestion 6
pts
Which of the following is true about XY gonadal dysgenesis?
individuals who have this condition are females
They can have a uterus
This condition is only found in non-human animals
They are SRY-negative because of mutation
Question 7
pts
Color-blindness is a Y-linked condition that is never found in females.
This study source was downloaded by 100000899194722 from CourseHero.com on 06-05-2025 12:11:53 GMT -05:00
https://www.coursehero.com/file/249172034/Quiz-Epigenetics-and-Human-Thriving-ETHC210-D10-NASC210-D10pdf/
Due Apr 14 at 11:59pm
Points 75
Questions 25
Time Limit 50 Minutes
Instructions
The quiz:
Covers the Learn material from Module 4: Week 4.
Contains 25 multiple-choice and true/false questions.
Is limited to 50 minutes.
Allows 1 attempt.
Is worth 75 points.
Submit this assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module 4: Week 4.
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 46 minutes 65 out of 75
Correct answers are hidden.
Score for this quiz: 65 out of 75
Submitted Apr 9 at 4:39pm
This attempt took 46 minutes.
Question 1
pts
According to studies of obesity, roughly 50% of our body weight is determined by genetics and
50% by environment.
True
False
Question 2
pts
The SRY gene codes for proteins that make male body parts.
True
False
This study source was downloaded by 100000899194722 from CourseHero.com on 06-05-2025 12:11:53 GMT -05:00
https://www.coursehero.com/file/249172034/Quiz-Epigenetics-and-Human-Thriving-ETHC210-D10-NASC210-D10pdf/
,
Question 3
pts
This male condition results in taller men who were once thought to have criminal tendencies
based on conjecture and not science.
X-only females
Y only males
XXY males
XYY males
Question 4
pts
Which of the following is true about the hypothalamus?
is involved in promoting homeostasis in humans
causes wide swings in emotions in humans
responds to hormone like signals given off by fat cells to control hunger
contains no neurons
Question 5
pts
What is true about the X and Y chromosomes
the X chromosome is larger than the Y chromosome
During meiosis the X and Y chromosomes align using pseudo autosomal regions (PAR)
The Y chromosome is shaped like a “Y”
The Y chromosome typically carries the SRY gene
PartialQuestion 6
pts
Which of the following is true about XY gonadal dysgenesis?
individuals who have this condition are females
They can have a uterus
This condition is only found in non-human animals
They are SRY-negative because of mutation
Question 7
pts
Color-blindness is a Y-linked condition that is never found in females.
This study source was downloaded by 100000899194722 from CourseHero.com on 06-05-2025 12:11:53 GMT -05:00
https://www.coursehero.com/file/249172034/Quiz-Epigenetics-and-Human-Thriving-ETHC210-D10-NASC210-D10pdf/
