The Mutation That Resulted in the Lighter Skin Color of People

question 100

Multiple Choice

The mutation that resulted in the lighter skin color of people of European descent occurred between ____ and ____ years ago.

• A) 100...600
• B) 1000...6000
• C) 6000...10,000
• D) 100, 000...600,000
• E) 600,00... 1,000,000

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Definitions:

Epidemiological

Pertaining to the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specific populations, and the application of this study to control health problems.

Single-subject Experiment

A research design in which the subject serves as their own control, allowing researchers to observe effects before, during, and after the manipulation of an independent variable.

Eligible Participants

Individuals or groups who meet specific criteria set by researchers or program administrators to take part in a study or project.

Epidemiological Study

A study that measures the incidence and prevalence of a disorder in a given population.