The H2 Haplotype on Chromosome 17 Occurs in About 21

question 13

Multiple Choice

The H2 haplotype on chromosome 17 occurs in about 21% of European women. Natural selection is strongly implicated because:

• A) H2 women are infertile.
• B) H2 women have 3.5% more children than do non-H2 women.
• C) H2 women have 25% more children than do non-H2 women.
• D) H2 women suffer from high rates of tuberculosis.

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