Human Cultural Practices Influenced by Natural Selection on Genes That

question 11

Multiple Choice

Human cultural practices influenced by natural selection on genes that affect human health are called

• A) epidemics
• B) syndemics
• C) biocultural adaptations
• D) genetic adaptations

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Definitions:

English Customs

Traditions, behaviors, and practices that are characteristic of or unique to England, often reflecting its history and cultural heritage.

Code Noir

A set of laws first enacted in the French colonies in 1685, governing the treatment of slaves, with the aim of regulating the slave trade and the lives of black people in the French colonial empire.

Louisiana Slaves

Enslaved Africans and their descendants who lived and worked primarily in the state of Louisiana, experiencing a unique blend of French, Spanish, African, and American cultures.

French Immigrants

Individuals from France who move to another country, often seeking better opportunities or escaping political and social issues in their homeland.