Some atypical frequencies of HLA alleles of certain populations in Australia and New Guinea is likely due to

a. genetic drift.
b. copy number variants.
c. founder effect.
d. SNPs.
e. eugenics.


c

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a. True b. False

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A) Neandertals were better suited to hunting the big game common in the region. B) Neandertals seemed to be less efficient hunters and gatherers than humans. C) Humans were better adapted for cold temperatures than were the Neandertals. D) Humans were less skilled toolmakers and relied more on brute strength.

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The origin myth of a group of people

a. makes references to distinguish us from them. b. describes the collective historical experiences of the group. c. has themes that pervade virtually all aspects of a people's popular culture. d. All of these are true of a people's origin myth.

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Although much could have been learned about the lives of early American slaves, archaeological research at the African Burial Ground in New York City was never allowed to take place; the City honored the wishes of descendant communities by immediately repatriating and reburying the remains prior to analysis

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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