Assume for simplicity that height is a discrete characteristic that is affected most strongly by a single locus with two alleles, T and S. Homozygous TT are taller than average, heterozygous TS are of average height, and homozygous SS are shorter than average. a) In the Dutch population, the results of height on fertility in males is an example of heterozygote advantage, heterozygote disadvantage, general dominance, selection against a dominant phenotype, or selection against a recessive phenotype? b) Would your answer above change for the Dutch women? c) What about the American men and women? d) Can you provide an explanation for the discrepancies in this phenomenon between the Dutch and American populations?
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Assume for simplicity that height is a discrete characteristic that is affected most strongly by a single locus with two alleles, T and S. Homozygous TT are taller than average, heterozygous TS are of average height, and homozygous SS are shorter than average.
a) In the Dutch population, the results of height on fertility in males is an example of heterozygote advantage, heterozygote disadvantage, general dominance, selection against a dominant
b) Would your answer above change for the Dutch women?
c) What about the American men and women?
d) Can you provide an explanation for the discrepancies in this phenomenon between the Dutch and American populations?
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