Which is the most accurate? a. Populations of humans have less genetic diversity

Question

Which is the most accurate?

a.
Populations of humans have less genetic diversity the farther you get from Ethiopia, because they have had to adapt to novel habitats.

b. Populations of humans have more genetic diversity the farther you get from Ethiopia, which is consistent with a pattern of genetic drift due to founder effects.

c. Populations of humans have less genetic diversity the farther you get from Ethiopia, which is consistent with a pattern of genetic drift due to founder effects.

d.
Populations of humans have more genetic diversity the farther you get from Ethiopia, because they have had to adapt to novel habitats.

And could you explain why? Thank you so much!

Explanation / Answer

The most accurate statement is the following:

c. Populations of humans have less genetic diversity the farther you get from Ethopia , which is consistent with a pattern of genetic drift due to founder effects.

because of founder effect, the heterozygosity decreases wth increase in geographical distance, therefore populations of human have less genetic diversity the farther we get from Ethopia.

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