The expression of genetic variants in different frequencies in different populations of a species is described as __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


polytypic

Anthropology & Archaeology

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Although the text uses the term “Other” to refer to the non-Western peoples anthropology used to focus on, the term is problematic because

a. it is not easily understood by non-anthropologists. b. it is not a very convenient shorthand to use. c. using the term is ethnocentric. d. the concept of "Other" is based on cultural relativism.

Anthropology & Archaeology

Compared to ancient Mesopotamia, Indus civilization was characterized by:

A. a somewhat more even distribution of wealth across social strata. B. more lavish centers. C. many more urban centers. D. a more developed writing system with longer texts.

Anthropology & Archaeology

The term that refers to the totality of recessive lethal alleles in a population is:

A. mutation index B. gene pool C. genetic load D. lethal load

Anthropology & Archaeology

Which of the following statements is not true about the Human Genome Project?

A. the project is an attempt to determine the base pair sequence for all human genes B. a complete human genome map would lead to improved diagnosis and treatment of genetic diseases C. there is some concern that the project is not taking into account human diversity D. the project will not be completed for another 50 years

Anthropology & Archaeology