You extract DNA from human bones in an ancient village buried by volcanic ash. You discover that there is an extremely high frequency of the LCT allele for lactase persistence. What might you conclude about the population?
A. This population is likely the source of the high frequency of the LCT gene in Northern Europe.
B. The village could not be more than 4,500 years old.
C. The members of this population likely used domesticated livestock for their milk.
D. The villagers had a diet rich in wheat or another domesticated crop.
E. The population could not have been under strong selection because the gene was not fixed.
Answer: C. The members of this population likely used domesticated livestock for their milk.
You might also like to view...
Four of the five choices listed below are parts of the
ecosystem. Select the exception. a. energy b. raw materials and nutrients c. decomposers d. producers e. consumers
Coronary arteries supply the heart muscle with nutrients and oxygen
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Through what route does pollination in corn occur?
A) wind B) insects C) birds D) bats
The first step in the healing of a fracture is the formation of ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word