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Why do people in the neighborhood treat Esther as the senior?
Why do people in the neighborhood treat Esther as the senior?
- Because she is more extroverted
- Because she shares physical resemblance with her father (correct)
- Because she is biologically older
- Because she is healthier than her brother
What is the reason for Percy's frequent health challenges?
What is the reason for Percy's frequent health challenges?
- He has a different genetic makeup compared to his sister (correct)
- His maternal grandmother's genetic influence is dominant
- He has a recessive allele for blue eyes
- He shares a similar behavioral trait with his father
Why does Percy's self-esteem get affected?
Why does Percy's self-esteem get affected?
- Because he has hemophilia
- Because he has a recessive allele for blue eyes
- Because people in the neighborhood treat his sister as the senior (correct)
- Because he is extroverted
What is the reason for Percy's resemblance to his maternal grandmother?
What is the reason for Percy's resemblance to his maternal grandmother?
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What is a characteristic of Esther's personality?
What is a characteristic of Esther's personality?
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Which of the following is not true about Percy and Esther?
Which of the following is not true about Percy and Esther?
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Study Notes
Human Growth and Development: Case Study of Percy and Esther
- Percy and Esther, siblings born to Mr. Ashong, exhibit distinct physical and behavioral characteristics due to genetic differences despite having the same parents.
Inheritance and Physical Characteristics
- Esther physically resembles her father, Mr. Ashong, but has a contrasting behavior, being extroverted whereas Mr. Ashong is introverted.
- Percy lacks a striking resemblance to both his father and mother, but shares blue eyes and skin complexion with his maternal grandmother.
Health Challenges and Self-Esteem
- Percy suffers from hemophilia and has been hospitalized multiple times, facing more health challenges compared to Esther.
- Esther's physical appearance leads people in their neighborhood to treat her as the senior, affecting Percy's self-esteem.
Biological Age and Inheritance
- Esther can be described as biologically older due to her dominant genes, whereas Percy's recessive genes may contribute to his health challenges.
- Percy's maternal grandmother's genetic influence is evident in his blue eyes, inherited through her allele.
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Test your understanding of human growth and development from infancy to adolescence with this quiz based on a case study of Mr. Ashong's children. Answer questions on physical and behavioral traits, and their implications on human development.
