Gene Trees for Modern Human Populations Were Constructed Using Blood

question 33

Multiple Choice

Gene trees for modern human populations were constructed using blood group data, mtDNA, and the Y chromosome. What did the research using mtDNA and Y chromosome data determine that the blood group data did not about the origin of modern humans?

• A) The mtDNA and Y chromosome data both indicated multiple origin points for modern humans, which supports the multiregional hypothesis.
• B) The mtDNA and Y chromosome data both indicated primarily European origin points for modern humans as they migrated across the globe.
• C) The mtDNA and Y chromosome data both indicated an African origin point; the blood group data indicated a European point of origin.
• D) The mtDNA and Y chromosome data both indicated an African origin point for the migration of modern humans across the globe.

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