Many genetic studies, particularly those of recessive traits, have focused on small isolated human populations, such as those on islands. Which are major advantages that isolated populations might provide for the study of recessive traits?

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Logan Lang

1 October, 23:30

Many genetic studies, particularly those of recessive traits, have focused on small isolated human populations, such as those on islands. Which are major advantages that isolated populations might provide for the study of recessive traits?

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Beau Barrett · Answer 1

Inbreeding, which is more common in small populations, will tend to increase the frequency of recessive conditions, allowing for more cases to be examined.