Question

Dr. Katherine Pollard, a biostatistical researcher, recently changed the method that she used to compare human and chimpanzee DNA. Her research showed that the differences between the two species’ DNA are in segments called switches, which turn certain genes on or off. What is the most likely outcome of Dr. Pollard’s research?
a. Theories that are related to the evolution of humans from apes will change.
b. The laws of segregation and independent assortment will change.
c. Dr. Pollard will change experimental methods and repeat the study.
d. The hypothesis will be rewritten to match the outcome of the study.

Answer 1

A is your answer to the question :)

Answer 2

Answer:

The most appropriate answer would be option A.

Evolution refers to the gradual process by which the genetic composition of the population gets changed over successive generations.

It can be caused by events such as natural selection, genetic drift, mutation, et cetera.

Humans are thought to be evolved from apes and thus, if any new research is able to show any difference or relatedness in the DNA(s) of the two species, then it would directly affect the theories associated with the evolution of humans from apes.