Which of the Following Conclusions Have NOT Been Reached Concerning

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following conclusions have NOT been reached concerning variability in Native American mtDNA?

• A) These populations were derived from a single northeastern Asian population.
• B) There were 4-5 founding maternal lineages.
• C) The populations were the result of multiple migrations starting 20,000 years ago.
• D) The populations were the result of one migration ca. 20,000 years ago.
• E) The physical traits shared by modern Native Americans are a produce of founder effect.

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