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1
What two germinal cells meet to cause fertilization, and where is each created?
2
Define in your own words dominant and recessive inheritance, and give one example of each. Be sure to use the terms allele, homozygous, and heterozygous.
3
Describe the difference between sex-linked inheritance and genetic imprinting.
4
Define family studies, twin studies, and adoption studies and how each contributes to estimating heritability.
5
List and define in your own words the three types of genotype-environment correlation. What is an example of each?
6
List the three stages of prenatal development and the major events of each stage.
7
List at least three maternal and two paternal environmental influences that can affect prenatal development either negatively or beneficially. What should prospective parents do to minimize the risks, or increase the benefits, of these influences?







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