
Genetic Studies and Human Lineage

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Lucas Foster
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Biology, Science, History
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10th - 12th Grade
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Hard
03:04
10 questions
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1.
Multiple Choice
Who is credited with creating the field of human population genetics?
Luca Cavalli-Sforza
Charles Darwin
James Watson
Gregor Mendel
2.
Multiple Choice
What were the primary genetic markers studied before the DNA era?
RNA sequences
DNA sequences
Blood groups and protein variants
Chromosomal structures
3.
Multiple Choice
In which decade did DNA sequencing become a significant tool in genetics?
1950s
1960s
1970s
1980s
4.
Multiple Choice
What is the primary focus when studying shared genetic markers?
To identify new species
To map the human brain
To trace human lineages
To develop new medical treatments
5.
Multiple Choice
Why is it challenging to sample every person alive today for genetic studies?
Lack of interest
Ethical concerns
High cost and impracticality
Insufficient technology
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