A Saint Bernard and a Chihuahua Are of the Same

question 33

Multiple Choice

A Saint Bernard and a Chihuahua are of the same species but look very different. It is possible to breed the two and get a puppy that might look like something else entirely but still be a dog. The study of dogs might be of interest to an anthropologist because it:

• A) could help resolve the question of race.
• B) could help us understand the nature of ethnicity.
• C) could help us better understand the relationship between genotype and phenotype.
• D) provides a vital platform for the study of DNA.

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Definitions:

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