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Introducing Anthropology: An Integrated Approach, 2/e

Michael A. Park, Central Connecticut State University

The Identity and Nature of Our Species

Reproduction: The Sexual Primate

Multiple Choice Quiz

Please choose the best answer to all of the questions.


1	A Pseudoscience is
		A)	anything that has scientifically testable ideas that are taken on faith, even if tested and proven to be false
		B)	a method of inquiry that requires the generation, testing, and acceptance or rejection of hypotheses.
		C)	an idea that is taken on faith and cannot be scientifically tested.
		D)	a process of conducting scientific inquiry.


2	Which of the following is a pseudoscience?
		A)	biology
		B)	phrenology
		C)	ecology
		D)	volcanology


3	If an organism reproduces asexually it
		A)	reproduces without sex
		B)	reproduces with a partner.
		C)	reproduces be mutating.
		D)	reproduces in a moist environment.


4	Variants of a gene that code for different expressions of a trait are
		A)	phenotypes
		B)	gametes.
		C)	alleles.
		D)	genotypes.


5	The definition of heterozygous is
		A)	having two of the same allele
		B)	having two different alleles in a gene pair.
		C)	when both alleles of a pair are expressed in the phenotype.
		D)	the chemical or physical results of the genetic code.


6	A recessive allele is
		A)	less healthy than a dominant allele
		B)	expressed in a pair of unlike alleles.
		C)	expressed if present in a like pair.
		D)	a mutated gene.


7	The difference between phenotypes and genotypes is
		A)	phenotypes are all the alleles possessed by an organism and genotypes are the physical expression of those alleles
		B)	genotypes are all the alleles possessed by an organism, and phenotypes are the physical expression of those alleles.
		C)	a phenotype is an allele that is expressed in a pair of unlike alleles, and a genotype is expressed only if present in a like pair.
		D)	a phenotype is having two of the same allele in a gene pair and a genotype is having two different alleles in a gene pair.


8	For most primates, mating takes place
		A)	in the spring
		B)	after estrus.
		C)	at night.
		D)	during estrus.


9	Compared to other primate sexual behavior how is human sex different?
		A)	For humans sex is a conscious act
		B)	Humans have sex during times other than estrus.
		C)	Humans express themselves sexually according to cultural norms.
		D)	All the above.


10	What are some of the functions sexual behavior serves for the bonobos?
		A)	The promotion and sharing of food.
		B)	The negotiation of favors.
		C)	Reconciliation after aggressive outbreaks.
		D)	All the above.


11	In primates what is the link between sexual activity and ovulation?
		A)	It is an adaptive mechanism to give a species the greatest possible chance to produce offspring.
		B)	It is an adaptive mechanism to allow the alpha male to have first choice in partners.
		C)	It is an adaptive mechanism to keep species from breeding with other species.
		D)	It is an adaptive mechanism to keep a species from having too many offspring.


12	The sense of smell is called
		A)	offal.
		B)	odoriferous.
		C)	oleander.
		D)	olfactory.


13	Which of the following is NOT an example of human sexual dimorphism?
		A)	Females tend to have a greater portion of body fat.
		B)	Males have testicles on the outside of their body.
		C)	Males tend to be larger and more muscular than females.
		D)	Females mature faster at almost all stages of life.


14	What is the purpose of sexual dimorphism?
		A)	It announces when a female is in a period of fertility.
		B)	It categorizes humans into gender roles.
		C)	It draws attention to humans as individuals and announces identity.
		D)	All the above.


15	The apocrine glands secrete a chemical to convey sexual information. This substance is called
		A)	pheromone.
		B)	phenobarbital.
		C)	phenol.
		D)	phlebitis.


16	The cultural categories and characteristics of men and women is referred to as
		A)	sex.
		B)	folk taxonomies.
		C)	sexual dimorphism.
		D)	gender.


17	The incest taboo is one of many cultural universals. Another one is
		A)	divorce.
		B)	marriage.
		C)	formal education.
		D)	the right to vote.


18	Which of the following in NOT true about the incest taboo?
		A)	It originated as a cultural invention to prevent genetic defects.
		B)	Each culture determines who is sexually off-limits.
		C)	The incest taboo was not in effect for the royal families in some societies.
		D)	All the above.


19	What cultural purpose does marriage serve?
		A)	It creates social alliances.
		B)	It creates military alliances.
		C)	It creates economic alliances.
		D)	All the above.


20	The hijras of India are an example of
		A)	sexual dimorphism.
		B)	a folk taxonomy.
		C)	a cultural universal.
		D)	a taboo.

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