Statistical Analysis of Genetic Variation Within and Among Human Populations

question 35

Multiple Choice

Statistical analysis of genetic variation within and among human populationsincluding those we identify as different racesreveals:

• A)more genetic variation between groups than we see within groups.
• B)more genetic variation within groups than we see between groups.
• C)no clear pattern of genetic variation  in some regions, we would see more variation within than among groups, and in some regions we would see the opposite.
• D)a correlation between the amount of genetic variation between groups and the length of time the groups have been isolated from one another.
• E)None of the answer options is correct.

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