Why Did the Lactose Tolerance Mutation in the East African

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Multiple Choice

Why did the lactose tolerance mutation in the East African herders spread so rapidly within the population?

• A)Milk was a good source of protein during the winter.
• B)It was a selective advantage for survival during droughts.
• C)Lactose was a better source of energy than glucose.
• D)Milk provided calcium for strong bones.

Grasp how changes in material conditions affect religious beliefs and practices historically.

Define and distinguish among different types of religious affiliations: fundamentalists, Christians, Jews, and Muslims.

Recognize the shift from religious to scientific and rational forms of authority in the modern world.

Identify the sociological explanations for the persistence or intensification of religious belief in certain populations.

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