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Morton's Polygenism
- Morton, a polygenist, believed black and white people were separate species.
- His views were more distorted than earlier scientists who acknowledged common ancestry.
Human Genome Project Findings
- The Human Genome Project confirmed that all humans are 99.9% genetically identical.
- Superficial traits like skin color evolved quickly due to climate, not separate ancestry.
Genetic Diversity and Race
- Genetic variations don't align with racial categories.
- Africans possess the most genetic diversity, with some genetically closer to Europeans than other Africans.