Genetic Analysis of Haplotypes and Variants Among Living and Precontact

question 2

Multiple Choice

Genetic analysis of haplotypes and variants among living and precontact Native Americans indicates that:

• A) Native Americans underwent a huge decline in genetic diversity after Columbus's arrival in the New World.
• B) Native Americans living today appear to be as diverse genetically as their ancient ancestors thousands of years ago.
• C) Native Americans have a genetic structure and haplogroups that are quite recent.
• D) Native Americans living today appear to be more diverse genetically than their ancient ancestors.

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