Physical anthropology

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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XYY syndrome

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

A genetically inherited sex chromosome abnormality only affecting males. Men with XYY syndrome inherit an extra Y chromosome--their genotype is XYY. They are usually quite tall (i.e., above 6 feet) ...

Klinefelter syndrome

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

A genetically inherited sex chromosome abnormality only affecting males. Genotypically, they are XXY or more rarely XXXY, or XXXXY. They have asexual to feminine body contours as well as breast ...

Turner syndrome

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

A genetically inherited sex chromosome abnormality only affecting females. Women with Turner's only have one X chromosome--their genotype is X0. These individuals are short in stature, averaging 4'7" ...

Down syndrome

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

A genetically inherited form of mental retardation usually resulting from the inheritance of an extra autosome 21. Down syndrome individuals also typically are short and stocky in build with short ...

Ellis-van Creveld syndrome

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

A genetically inherited disorder characterized by dwarfism, extra fingers, and malformations of the arms, wrists, and heart. The majority of the known cases in the world of this rare syndrome have ...

Tay-Sachs Disease

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

A genetically inherited condition caused by the inability to produce the enzyme hexosaminidase A. This results in progressively increased fluid pressure on the brain and the subsequent degeneration ...

transfer RNA (tRNA)

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

A form of RNA that binds to specific amino acid molecules and transports them to the ribosomes for the assembly of proteins. Transfer RNA molecules temporarily bond with corresponding messenger RNA ...