Assume that a particular genetic condition in a mammalian species causes an inability to digest lactose. This disorder occurs with equal frequency in males and females. In most cases, neither parent of affected offspring has the condition. a. Describe the most probable pattern of inheritance for this condition. Explain your […]

A friend of yours has been hinting about maybe going to get testes for HIV-AIDS but didn’t seem to know where to go and if they were infected. What could you tell them about HIV-AIDS including where to get tested in your community, who to talk to, important information about […]

Define biodiversity and explain how it is most commonly measured. Now consider the various ways to define a species (i.e., species concepts) covered in the readings and explain how current estimates of biodiversity might change depending on the species concept used.Post responses to each of the Discussion questions by creating […]

Compare and contrast the Out of Africa (replacement) hypothesis of modern human origins with the Multiregional (continuity) hypothesis. Describe the main points of each as presented in the textbook. What does each say about the where and when of the origins of modern humans? What does the fossil evidence say? […]