It Has Been Reported That King Henry VIII of England

question 104

Essay

It has been reported that King Henry VIII of England divorced his wives because they were unable to produce a male heir to the throne.Some say the lack of a male heir is also used as justification for marrying additional wives in polygamous societies.From a genetics standpoint, what is wrong with these assumptions?

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Definitions:

Hearing Loss

A partial or total inability to hear sound in one or both ears.

Hair Cells

Sensory cells located in the inner ear that are responsible for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals that can be interpreted by the brain.

Asymmetry

Lack of equality or equivalence between parts or aspects of something; not symmetrical.

Barn Owl

A nocturnal bird of prey known for its distinctive heart-shaped face and for being a beneficial species by controlling rodent populations.