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Chapter 11

Chapter 11: Chromosomes and Human Genetics

What's News Quizzes

Please read this article, Genes for Musical Aptitude in Finnish Families Located, and answer the following questions.

1. The genes for musical aptitude involved how many Finnish families?

a) 3
b) 15
c) Thousands
d) The entire Finnish population

2. How was musical aptitude determined?

a) By comparing college students majoring in the sciences with those majoring in music
b) By having participants learn to play a musical instrument over a three-year period
c) By having participants undergo three musical aptitude tests
d) By having participants analyze three types of musical presentations: classical, rock, and contemporary

3. The chromosomal region which was identified in this study is associated with what type of neural development?

a) Cell extension and migration
b) Motor skill development
c) Visual and hearing stimulation
d) Weight gain and body mass accumulation

4. The loci identified in this study have also been shown to be related to language faculties. How might music perception and performance be related to development of language abilities?

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