Changes in environmental conditions can render previous adaptations as maladaptations. Describe an example of maladaptation in humans during the last 100,000 years. Your answer should include a discussion of the relevant environmental factors, fitness (in both environments), and specific variants (genotypes).

Changes in environmental conditions can render previous adaptations as maladaptations. Describe an example of maladaptation in humans during the last 100,000 years. Your answer should include a discussion of the relevant environmental factors, fitness (in both environments), and specific variants (genotypes).

Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Michael Cummings

Publisher:Michael Cummings

Chapter19: Population Genetics And Human Evolution

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