The Big Bang Theory
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What is the primary source of genetic variation within the human species?

  • Copy number variants
  • Single nucleotide polymorphisms (correct)
  • Inversions and deletions
  • Duplications and transposons

    • How long has the human species been around?

  • 500,000 years
  • 100,000 years
  • 200,000 years (correct)
  • 1 million years

    • What is the main reason for the low genetic variation within the human species?

  • Recent speciation event (correct)
  • High mutation rate
  • Genetic bottleneck
  • Lack of genetic drift

    • What is the significance of copy number variants in the human genome?

    <p>They are a major source of genetic variation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of studying genetic variation within the human species?

    <p>It can help us understand human evolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The TPA gene is a result of exon duplication.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Recombination between different chromosomes is facilitated by a single transposable element.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The epidermal growth factor gene has multiple 'kringle' exons.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The fibronectin gene has multiple 'EGF' exons.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Exon shuffling is a process where an exon is duplicated within a gene.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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