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Essay Questions
Chapter 3: Biology and Evolution
- How does sickle-cell anemia contribute to our understanding of genetics
and evolution?
- Describe the significant of the ‘Cambrian Explosion’ and
why the discovery of the Burgess Shale in the Canadian Rockies was so
revolutionary.
- According to Haviland, how does cooperative behaviour come about?
Explain.
- What are some of the ramifications of our increased knowledge of genetics?
How has the development of gene therapy changed medical practices?
- What ethical issues do you think might be important with respect to
the Human Genome Project? What are some of the social implications of
this project?
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