Why Was It Particularly Surprising When Albinism Was Found to Be

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Multiple Choice

Why was it particularly surprising when albinism was found to be in a very high frequency among the Hopi Native Americans?

• A)This condition is not found at all among other human populations.
• B)The Hopi considered albinos to be "bad luck" and exiled them to other Native American groups to live.
• C)The desert environment of the Hopi would normally not be considered favorable to the health of albinos.
• D)Albinism is a genetic condition found only among individuals in societies with modern medical practices available since it is lethal before birth without medical intervention and would not appear among living individuals in societies without good medical care.
• E)The Hopi, like many Native American populations, do not normally suffer from genetic disorders.

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