Which of the Following Statements About the Concept of Race

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the concept of race as applied to humans is true?

• A) It has been verified by recent fossil finds in the Neander Valley in Germany.
• B) It is determined by the juxtaposition of alleles.
• C) It is based on the Western science of genetics.
• D) It does not include what used to be called subraces, because these are now known as ethnic groups.
• E) It is a discredited concept in biology.

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Definitions:

Fertilization

The process of a sperm cell joining with an egg cell to create a zygote, marking the beginning of a new organism's development.

Spontaneous Abortion

A natural loss of a pregnancy before the fetus can survive outside the womb, commonly known as a miscarriage.

In Vitro Fertilization

A medical procedure where an egg is fertilized by sperm outside the body, in a laboratory dish.

First-Trimester Screen

A prenatal test conducted in the first trimester to assess the risk of certain chromosomal abnormalities in a fetus.