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Parents with blood types A and B have an offspring with type A blood. What are the probable genotypes of the parents?

  1. AO BB
  2. AB BB
  3. AO BO
  4. AA BB
    E. Cannot be determined from the information provided

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

In order for the child to have the blood type A, the parent with blood type B must have genotype BO.



The gene for a lethal disease is carried on the X chromosome. What is the probability that a woman who is a carrier passes this gene to her son?

  1. 100 %
  2. 75 %
  3. 50 %
  4. 25 %
  5. 33 %

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Mothers donate one X chromosome to their male offspring. There is a 50% chance she donates the X chromosome that has the gene for the lethal disease.



Which of the following tissue types covers the outside of the body and lines the internal organs and cavities?

  1. Epithelial
  2. Connective
  3. Skeletal muscle
  4. Smooth muscle
  5. Neuron

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Epithelial cells cover the outside of the body and line the internal organs and cavities.



Which of the following issue types that sends signals throughout the body?

  1. Epithelial
  2. Connective
  3. Skeletal muscle
  4. Smooth muscle
  5. Nervous

Answer(s): E

Explanation:

Nervous tissue consists of cells called neurons and neuroglia located in the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Nervous tissue produces and conducts nervous impulses.






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