Modern Evolution in Humans

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Across
  1. 2. Natural selection specifically correlated with meeting environmental demands
  2. 3. (DNA): DNA found in this cell organelle can be used to study human evolution
  3. 5. single base changes
  4. 6. Drug-resistant pathogen
  5. 7. The introduction of ________ was likely responsible for evolutionary changes in both pelvic capacity and lactose-tolerance
  6. 9. Basic structure of DNA
  7. 11. where most don’t have the -13910*T allele due to a non-dairy prevalent diet
  8. 14. The Human _______ Project mapped out the complete set of the human genetic code.
  9. 16. A taxon that modern species descended from
  10. 17. Difficult birth, e.g. obstructed labour due to position/size of the baby’s head.
  11. 18. The enzyme that breaks down lactose
  12. 19. A lack of _______ led to reduced birth weights upon the introduction of agriculture 10,000 years ago.
Down
  1. 1. Mechanism that gave rise to the -13910*T allele in humans
  2. 4. The study of the origin of humans
  3. 6. If certain characteristics are more prevalent than other traits, they are ______ for
  4. 8. ______ Revolution; 1970’s scientific advancement
  5. 10. Dinosaur’s outcome following meteor strike
  6. 12. Lactose is a natural ________ in milk.
  7. 13. Y-shaped protective protein
  8. 15. About one fifth of births today are done by a ____ section