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Test Bank For Essentials of Life-Span Development, 7th Edition All Chapters 1. Christine is 5′7″ and has blue eyes. Such directly observable characteristics are called __________. A) alleles B) phenotypes C) chromosomes D) genotypes Answer: B Page Ref: 43 Skill Level: Apply Objective: 2.1 What are genes, and how are they transmitted from one generation to the next? Topic: Genetic Foundations Difficulty Level: Moderate 2. Phenotypes depend in part on an individual’s __________. A) cells B) chromosomes C) genotype D) DNA Answer: C Page Ref: 43 Skill Level: Remember Objective: 2.1 What are genes, and how are they transmitted from one generation to the next? Topic: Genetic Foundations Difficulty Level: Moderate 3. Our __________ determine(s) our species and influences all our unique characteristics. A) genotype B) phenotypes C) regulator genes D) karyotype Answer: A Page Ref: 43 Skill Level: Remember Objective: 2.1 What are genes, and how are they transmitted from one generation to the next? Topic: Genetic Foundations Difficulty Level: Easy