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Physical anthropology
The branch of anthropology that studies the development of the human race in the context of other primate species.
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polyploidy
Anthropology; Physical anthropology
A chromosomal abnormality in which there are extra complete multiples of chromosome sets (e.g., 23 + 23 + 23). Polyploids are rare among animals but common in plants. A mosaic polyploidy (with only ...
sickle-cell trait
Anthropology; Physical anthropology
A genetically inherited recessive condition in which red blood cells are distorted resulting in severe anemia and related symptoms that are often fatal in childhood. Sickle-cell trait is the result ...
amino acid racemization
Anthropology; Physical anthropology
A method for dating organic matter that is based on the fact that amino acids progressively change to mirror image forms following the death of an organism--i.e., from L-amino acid to D-amino acid ...
partial replacement model
Anthropology; Physical anthropology
A hypothesis to explain the origin of modern Homo sapiens. It proposes that the first modern humans evolved in Africa, but when they migrated into other regions they did not simply replace existing ...
antibody
Anthropology; Physical anthropology
A kind of protein produced by the body to identify and neutralize or destroy alien antigens. Antibodies are involved in the rejection of mismatched blood transfusions and organ transplants. They are ...
cell
Anthropology; Physical anthropology
A complex unit of protoplasm, usually with a nucleus, cytoplasm, and an enclosing membrane. All plants and animals are composed of one or more microscopic cells. The smallest organic unit capable of ...
regulator gene
Anthropology; Physical anthropology
A gene that can initiate or block the functions of other genes. Regulator genes control the timing of production of a variety of chemicals in humans and other organisms. Shortly after conception, ...
