How Genetics Interacts with Biological Anthropology

The video tutorial explores the foundational concepts of genetics discovered by Gregor Mendel, including the Laws of Inheritance. It discusses how genetics interacts with biological anthropology, confirming Darwin's theories and showing humans' close relation to other primates. The tutorial delves into comparative genomics, highlighting the similarities between human and chimpanzee genomes, and how these findings support the evolutionary theory. It also touches on the genetic relationships with extinct relatives like Neanderthals and Denisovans, emphasizing the role of genetics in understanding human evolution.

What does the term 'genome' refer to?

Discuss the significance of comparative genomics in understanding human evolution.

What percentage of DNA do humans share with chimpanzees?