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The maximum permissible dose is the amount of radiation an individual is allowed to accumulate yearly without producing any significant radiation effects.

I understand that during Honorlock proctoring I will not run other software on my computer, or have any other tabs open in my browser, besides the tab with this quiz. I understand that my camera must show my face at all times, my microphone must be on, and that my eyes must remain focused on the screen in which the questions appear.  I understand that I am not allowed to use messaging apps, notes, other people, other computers, or mobile devices during this quiz.  I understand that I am not allowed to use software tools to process quiz information. I understand that I am not allowed to share information about this quiz in any way until answers are published. 

After you are finished with this question, you must show the front and back of your scrap paper to the webcam.  This question has two parts:  Part 1: Two carriers of cystic fibrosis have child.   What are their genotypes?  What is the genotype and phenotype ratio of the offspring?  Part 2: Suppose their first child does not have cystic fibrosis, what is the chance their second child will?   

If a woman who is colorblind has a child with a man who is also colorblind: 1. List the possible genotype and phenotype ratios of their female children 2. List the possible genotype and phenotype ratios of their male children  

You are permitted to use one sheet of scrap paper. The paper must be blank at the beginning of the test. Before beginning this question, you must show the front and back of your scrap paper to the webcam.  Remember, this part of the test is timed to allow 5 minutes per question.  Pace yourself   A woman has blood type  B. Her child also has blood type B. Tom has blood type A.  Can Tom be the father of the child? Explain why or why not. Your answer must be supported with data (you do not necessarily need to show an entire Punnett square) and your answer must be a complete explanation of why or why not. Do not just answer with  yes or no 

Which answer below is a correct statement about the X chromosome

Which of the following is a a dominant genetic disease with uncontrolled movements as part of the phenotype of the disease?

In rabbits, white fur is recessive to brown.  A white rabbit is cross with a brown rabbit.  Some of their offspring are white. Which of the following is true: 

What is the term for chromosomes #1 – #22 in humans?

Triploid organisms are not seen in all organisms. Which organism below is an example of an organism where triploid organisms are seen?