Why are genetics and evolution so important to anthropology?

A. They give anthropology some credibility as a scientific field.
B. They provide the key to understanding the rate of environmental change throughout human history.
C. They define humans' position at the top of the hierarchy of biological diversity.
D. They help anthropologists document and explain human biological diversity.
E. They determine the clear distinction between biological and cultural forces acting through human history.


Answer: D

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