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Researchers studied gender dysphoria in monozygotic and dizygotic twins. In this study, all pairs of twins had at least 1 twin with gender dysphoria. Researchers then asked if the other twin also had gender dysphoria.  Assigned sex at birth Twin group # concordant/total # pairs % P value Females Monozygotic 3/8 37.5%   Not done Dizygotic 0/5 0% Males Monozygotic 6/15 40%   Not done Dizygotic 0/16 0% Combined Monozygotic 9/23 39.1%   p = 0.005 Dizygotic 0/21 0% Indicate whether each statement about the table is correct or incorrect: Because monozygotic twins are more likely to both have gender dysphoria it suggests a genetic contribution to gender dysphoria: [1] Because monozygotic twins are not 100% concordant it suggests an environmental contribution to gender dysphoria: [2] Twins assigned male at birth are significantly more likely to be concordant than twins assigned female at birth: [3]

Which mating system would be favored in an environment where offspring require high parental care, resources are spread out, and female fertility is hidden?

What is a function of the structure indicated by the “?” in the picture above?

Prior to examining the figure below, we established that female peahens preferentially mated with males that had larger tails (more eye spots/greater area of eye spots). The graph below shows the results of an experiment that tested the relationship between males’ eye spot area and the health of offspring (“introduced chicks”). (Note that the offspring eggs were incubated in a laboratory away from their parents.) Which hypothesis do these data support?

By typing my name below, I acknowledge that this exam is a measure of my individual learning.  I am stating that I will not give nor receive answers from other students (this includes looking at another student’s screen, or allowing another student to look at my screen). I am stating that I am in our classroom or at an approved proctoring location. 

Which mechanism of evolution occurs when a population experiences random changes in frequencies of alleles?

Which of the following is capable of evolving via natural selection?

Marvin is 38 years of age and has an extensive criminal history dating back to his days as a juvenile. Additionally, he has been to prison twice for burglaries. As a repeat offender, he has been convicted of burglary of a habitation. The judge will be determining his punishment for this offense. Which theory or purpose of punishment would be most appropriate for the judge to use in his case? Explain in your own words the reasons for your choice.

Discuss the issues in determining the future dangerousness of a convicted offender and using that prediction to decide punishment.

Discuss the issues associated with prison privatization.