In What Part of the World Is the Mutation for Lactose

question 41

Multiple Choice

In what part of the world is the mutation for lactose tolerance most concentrated?

• A) East Asia
• B) South America
• C) northern Europe
• D) North America

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Definitions:

Androgens

Male sex hormones, such as testosterone, that are responsible for the development of male physical characteristics and reproductive functions.

GnRH Receptors

Receptors that bind Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone, playing a critical role in the regulation of reproductive processes.

Ovulation

The phase in the menstrual cycle when a mature egg is released from the ovary, making it available for fertilization.

Progesterone Production

The process of producing progesterone, a steroid hormone, crucial for the regulation of the menstrual cycle and maintaining pregnancy in females.