In the early twentieth century, anthropologist Franz Boas described changes in skull form among the children of Europeans who had migrated to North America. He found that the reason for these changes could not be explained by genetics. His findings underscore the fact that
A. phenotypic similarities and differences don't necessarily have a genetic basis.
B. though the environment influences phenotype, genetics is a more powerful determinant of racial differences.
C. diet affects which genes get turned off and which on, resulting in a particular phenotypic characteristic.
D. describing changes in skull form is the most accurate way to study the impact of migration on traveling populations.
E. observing changes over one generation is not enough to make conclusions about changes in genotype and phenotype.
Answer: A
You might also like to view...
A nuclear family includes ego, ego's parents, and ego's grandparents
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Which of the following is not a significant characteristic of race?
a. It is an arbitrary designation. b. No scientific criteria exists on how many differences it takes to make a race. c. No one group has exclusive possession of any gene or genes in the human gene pool. d. Populations are genetically open. e. The genetic differences between populations, or groups, is greater than that between any two human beings.
Antigens __________
a. synthesize antibodies b. are comprised of immunoglobins c. are foreign substances in the body d. are the same thing as T cells.
Define and discuss liberation theater
What will be an ideal response?