Children Quote by Nicholas Wade
““The lactase-prolonging mutations conferred an enormous advantage on their owners, letting them leave ten times more surviving children than those without the mutation.20””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Human Genome Project, 2002
A genetic mutation that aids lactose digestion gave a huge reproductive advantage.
In simple terms: Lactase mutation boosted childbearing.
Key Takeaway
Consider evolutionary impacts.
Themes
biology
evolution
genetics
Mood
scientific
informative
Type
educational
analytical
When to use this quote
- anthropology
- public health
- agricultural societies
Key Concepts
natural selection
population growth
dietary adaptation
Questions to Reflect On
- What other traits affect survival?
- How do cultural practices interact?
A Different Perspective
Other factors also matter.
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