Genetics and Human Evolution: Large-Scale Data (HSC SSCE Biology): Quizzes
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What is the main goal of anthropological genetics?
What is the main goal of anthropological genetics?
To explain human population diversity
Which evolutionary force involves random changes in DNA creating new genetic variations?
Which evolutionary force involves random changes in DNA creating new genetic variations?
Mutation
Why is mtDNA ideal for studying human evolution?
Why is mtDNA ideal for studying human evolution?
Inherited maternally, not recombined
How far back does the Multiregional hypothesis trace modern humans?
How far back does the Multiregional hypothesis trace modern humans?
million years to Homo erectus
When did the important second migration occur according to the Replacement hypothesis?
When did the important second migration occur according to the Replacement hypothesis?
About years ago
What are haplogroups?
What are haplogroups?
Groups sharing same mtDNA mutations
Which populations show the most mtDNA genetic diversity?
Which populations show the most mtDNA genetic diversity?
African populations (L haplogroups)
Which haplogroups are found in indigenous populations outside Africa?
Which haplogroups are found in indigenous populations outside Africa?
Only M and N haplogroups
What percentage of Neanderthal DNA do most Europeans and Asians have?
What percentage of Neanderthal DNA do most Europeans and Asians have?
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Why do Sub-Saharan Africans not have Neanderthal DNA?
Why do Sub-Saharan Africans not have Neanderthal DNA?
Their ancestors remained in Africa