Humans Have Extremely High Genetic Similarity, with Greater Than 99

question 8

Essay

Humans have extremely high genetic similarity, with greater than 99 percent sequence identity across populations. Yet, many people appear very different phenotypically. How do you reconcile these observations?

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A strategy aimed at increasing the market share of an existing product or promoting a new product through aggressive marketing techniques.

Growth Strategy

A plan of action designed to increase the size and scope of a business, by expanding its customer base, markets, or product offerings.

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