Genetic Analysis of Haplotypes and Variants Among Living and Precontact

question 16

Multiple Choice

Genetic analysis of haplotypes and variants among living and precontact Native Americans indicates that Native Americans:

• A)underwent a huge decline in genetic diversity after Columbus's arrival in the New World.
• B)living today appear to be as diverse genetically as their ancient ancestors thousands of years ago.
• C)have a genetic structure and haplogroups that are quite recent.
• D)living today appear to be more diverse genetically than their ancient ancestors.

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Definitions:

Randomness Error

Variability in data or outcomes that cannot be attributed to any specific cause, often seen as noise in experimental or statistical analyses.

Anchoring And Adjustment

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Availability

The degree to which a system, service, or product is operational and accessible when required for use.

Projection

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual ascribes their own unacceptable desires, impulses, or thoughts onto another person or group.