Lesson 4.3.3.1
4.3.3.1 Chromosomes, hormones and diversity in sex development Quiz: AQA Psychology, Unit 3
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The 20 questions
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What chromosome combination is typical of biological males?
- XY
- XO
- XX
- XXY
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Which gene on the Y chromosome is most associated with triggering development of the testes?
- The BRCA gene
- The CFTR gene
- The SRY gene
- The HBB gene
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Which hormone is most associated with the development of male secondary sexual characteristics?
- Oestrogen
- Cortisol
- Oxytocin
- Testosterone
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Which hormone is most associated with bonding and childbirth?
- Testosterone
- Melatonin
- Oestrogen
- Oxytocin
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Which sex chromosomes are present in individuals with androgen insensitivity syndrome?
- XXY
- XO
- XX
- XY
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What is the chromosomal pattern for individuals with Klinefelter's syndrome?
- XO
- XXX
- XYY
- XXY
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What is the chromosomal pattern associated with Turner's syndrome?
- XXY
- XO
- XYY
- XXX
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Which physical characteristic is a typical feature of Turner's syndrome?
- Broad shoulders
- Above-average height
- Excess body hair
- Short stature
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A person with an XY karyotype develops a female external appearance because their cells do not respond to androgens. Which condition is this?
- Oxytocin deficiency
- Turner syndrome
- Androgen insensitivity syndrome
- Klinefelter's syndrome
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Which physiological feature is typically associated with Klinefelter's syndrome?
- Reduced testosterone
- Heightened oestrogen
- Accelerated growth
- Increased fertility
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What does diversity in sex development reveal about biological sex?
- It is complex
- Always genetically binary
- Purely determined by hormones
- Fixed at birth
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Which gland produces testosterone in both biological males and biological females?
- Thyroid gland
- Adrenal gland
- Pineal gland
- Pituitary gland
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Which hormone controls female secondary sexual characteristics and the menstrual cycle?
- Thyroxine
- Oestrogen
- Oxytocin
- Testosterone
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Which hormone is primarily responsible for the development of male sex organs in utero?
- Oestrogen
- Progesterone
- Testosterone
- Oxytocin
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Which biological sex is associated with an XO karyotype?
- Male
- Hermaphrodite
- Female
- Intersex male
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Which biological sex is associated with an XXY karyotype?
- Female
- Androgynous
- Male
- Intersex female
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Which hormone in high levels during prenatal development leads to masculinisation of the brain?
- Melatonin
- Prolactin
- Oestrogen
- Testosterone
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Which hormone plays a key role in lactation, labour, and social bonding?
- Testosterone
- Progesterone
- Estrogen
- Oxytocin
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What is the primary function of the SRY gene during embryonic development?
- Inhibiting testosterone
- Developing ovaries
- Producing estrogen
- Developing testes
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Which chromosome pattern is present in individuals with androgen insensitivity syndrome?
- XY
- XX
- XO
- XXY
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