Humans begin life as a single cell that divides repeatedly. This cell is known as a(n):
A) zygote.
B) gonadotrope.
C) embryo.
D) chromaffin.
Question 2Running away from home is an example of a(n):
A) status offense.
B) felony.
C) white-collar crime.
D) act of embezzlement?.
Question 3Which of the following pairs of bases is present in the rungs of the ladder-like structure of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)?
A) Cytosine with guanine
B) Rhodamine with biotin
C) Diaminopurine with ribozyme
D) Serine with tyrosine
Question 4For offenses such as _____, adolescents are likely to be accused of being involved in illegal matters, while adults are unlikely to be held guilty.
A) marital rape
B) sexual promiscuity
C) robbery
D) kidnapping
Question 5Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) takes the form of a:
A) single spiral.
B) double helix.
C) sphere.
D) cube.
Question 6Which of the following is an example of a status offense?
A) Marital rape
B) Underage drinking
C) Robbery
D) Kidnapping
Question 7Polygenic traits are those that are:
A) developed during adolescence.
B) transmitted by the mother.
C) uncommon in humans.
D) determined by several pairs of genes.
Question 8Status offenses are defined as:
A) activities that are considered illegal only when performed by minors.
B) white-collar crimes that occur within government organizations.
C) crimes that occur within law enforcement agencies.
D) nonviolent crimes such as property crimes.