The Tibetans and Han Chinese share several genetic traits and DNA. However, the EPAS1 gene, which increases the ability of red blood cells to carry oxygen even in low oxygen environments, is only commonly found in the Tibetan population that live in higher elevations. Explain why this gene is only common in Tibetan populations from the perspective of competitive advantage and natural selection. Write your answer in three to five sentences.(4 points)

When in higher altitudes, ticker blond has a tendency to cause problems like heart attack's, however the Tibetans have adapted to the high altitudes and this has made their blood thinner in order to keep them safe in the altitudes, including that it has low oxygen rates in the altitude therefore providing more oxygen in the bloods cells.

Explanation:

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pstnonsonjoku pstnonsonjoku · Answer 2 · 2022-04-14T11:48:44+02:00

Owing to the fact that ability of the redblood cells to to carry oxygen even in low oxygen environments is neccessary at high elevations, the Tibetan population that live in higher elevations are found to possess the EPAS1 gene.

What is natural selection?

The term natural selection refers to the fact that organisms that are better adapted to their habitat will live longer and reproduce. Now we have to note that owing to the elevation at which they live, the people that possess this EPAS1 gene can cope with oxygen stress that could likely occur at a high altitude.

As such, the Tibetan population that live in higher elevations are found to possess the EPAS1 gene.

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