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Physical anthropology
The branch of anthropology that studies the development of the human race in the context of other primate species.
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Haemoglobin
Anthropology; Physical anthropology
The gas transporting protein molecule that normally makes up 95% of the volume of red cells in blood. There are usually about 270,000,000 haemoglobin molecules in each red cell.
Diploid number
Anthropology; Physical anthropology
The full component of chromosomes normally found in somatic cells. In humans, the number is 46. See haploid number.
Proteome
Anthropology; Physical anthropology
The full complement of proteins produced by an individual (or a species). It is estimated that each human produces approximately 90,000 types of proteins. See Human Genome Project.
Miocene Epoch
Anthropology; Physical anthropology
The fourth geological epoch of the Cenozoic Era. The Miocene occurred approximately 23-5. 3 million years ago.
Messenger RNA (mRNA)
Anthropology; Physical anthropology
The form of RNA that carries a copy of a specific sequence of genetic information (a gene) from the DNA in the cell nucleus to the ribosomes in the cytoplasm where it is translated in order to ...
Knuckle walking
Anthropology; Physical anthropology
The form of four legged locomotion used by gorillas and chimps. They walk on the soles of their feet but not on the palms of their hands. They bend their fingers and support the head end of their ...
Monosomy
Anthropology; Physical anthropology
The form of aneuploidy in which there is only one chromosome instead of the usual two homologous chromosomes of each type. Conceptions with autosomal monosomies die before birth.
