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Gene S controls the sharpness of spines in a type of cactus. Cactuses with the dominant allele, S, have sharp spines, whereas homozygous recessive ss cactuses have dull spines. At the same time, a second gene, N, determines whether or not cactuses have spines. Homozygous recessive nn cactuses have no spines at all. A cross between a pure-breeding sharp-spined cactus and a pure-breeding spineless cactus would produce ________.  

How many unique healthy gametes could be produced through independent assortment by an individual with the genotype AaBbCCDdEE?

In cats, black fur color is caused by an X-linked allele; the other allele at this locus causes orange color. The heterozygote is tortoiseshell (cat with both orange and black patches). What kinds of offspring would you expect from the cross of a black female and an orange male?

The following pedigree is tracking dominantly inherited (autosomal) disease in the family. Affected individuals are indicated by a dark square or circle. What is the genotype of individual II-2? [genotype] What is the likelihood that the offspring of IV-3 and IV-4 will inherit the trait? [offspring]  

Marfan syndrome in humans is caused by an abnormality of the connective tissue protein called fibrillin. Patients are usually very tall and thin with long spindly fingers and abnormal curvature of the spine. Marfan syndrome is also associated with ocular problems, and defects of the heart, nervous, and respiratory systems. Which of the following would you conclude about Marfan syndrome from the provided information?

In E. coli, you found a deleterious mutation in a gene called “dnaB” that codes for enzyme helicase. This mutation leads to a non-functional protein. Which of the following would you expect as a result of this?

Make sure you REVIEW your answers. Don’t leave anything blank! Make an educated guess if you are unsure.  Double check your written answers. Did you include details, what you know from the course, and answer everything I have asked? Do you have enough information for the marks allotted?  Thanks for the great semester everyone. Good luck in all future endeavours, and have a safe and happy summer!  Ms.Reain  

SECTION THREE: THIS SECTION HAS ONE EDITORIAL RESPONSE worth 15 marks. REMEMBER- AN EDITORIAL RESPONSE IS YOUR OPINION. You need to defend your opinion with course related evidence.  Pay attention to the instructions, and if you have time, go back and proofread your work.

Long Answer Question    Nurture vs. Nature. In your opinion and based on material we studied in this course on nurture vs. nature. Formulate an opinion and present an editorial response (200 – 300 words) that looks at the issues of nurture vs. nature debate of children being socialized in 2025   Is there still a debate of Nature VERSUS /Nurture? What other information do we now know? What things must we consider?   Remember to include as much as the course content as possible to showcase your knowledge. Make sure in the EDITORIAL format you are choosing one side or the other. (Even if this is just for argument’s purposes and this questions.)   You must have ample word count and answer all the questions here– proofread and add everything that you can.

What does the concept of mental health mean? Give 3 ways that a person’s mental health can affect the rest of their life. In your description discuss how someone’s psychological well being is related to other areas?