When Should Bioanthropologists Use Molecular Dating

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Short Answer

When should bioanthropologists use molecular dating?

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Definitions:

Genotype

is the genetic makeup of an organism that determines its characteristics, including both visible traits and traits that are not visible.

Phenotype

The visible or observable expression of an organism's genetics, including physical characteristics and behaviors.

Turner Syndrome

A chromosome disorder in females in which either an X chromosome is missing, making the person XO instead of XX, or the second X chromosome is partially deleted.

Short Stature

A condition characterized by a height significantly below the average for a person's age, sex, genetic background, and population group.