Discussion #3. Genetics, Natural Selection, Human Variation & Adaptation, and the “AAA Statement on Race”

Discussion #3. Genetics, Natural Selection, Human Variation & Adaptation, and the “AAA Statement on Race”

PREPARE for viewing the film. Read and submit quizzes for:

a. Chapter 5 Evolution & Genetics

b. Chapter 6 Human Variation & Adaptation

Part A. VOCABULARY Define key vocabulary terms/ discuss with example or description, and page number.

1. Charles Darwin
2. Gregor Mendel
3. Trait
4. Phenotype
5. Genotype
6. Species
7. Population genetics
8. Genetic evolution
9. Natural selection
10. Pigmentation/ Melanin
11. Vitamin D deficiency
12. Folate Deficiency
13. Neural tube defects
14. Latitude
15. UV radiation