Alternate forms of the same gene are known as __________

A. heterozygotes
B. alleles
C. genotypes
D. phenotypes


Answer: B

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a. A state of equality and oneness. b. The sigh of the oppressed creature, the heart of the heartless world. c. The result of overly rigid social controls. d. The result of the desire for increased structure in society. e. The search for life after death.

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The overall trend in anthropological theory has been from theories that put human agency at the center of cultural dynamics to paradigms that see evolution as the main force behind cultural change.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Anthropologists who study human variation due to genetic or hereditary factors are part of which subfield?

a. Paleoanthropology b. Forensic anthropology c. Prehistoric archaeology d. Biological anthropology

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