📌 WHY ARE MEN TALLER THAN WOMEN?
(Alexander S. F. Berry et al., 2025)
Study of ~1 million individuals from U.S. & U.K. biobanks explored genetic and hormonal factors in height differences between sexes.
🔍 ANTHROPOLOGY RELEVANCE:
1. Chromosomes & SHOX Gene – SHOX gene present on both X & Y; in men (XY) both active, in women (XX) one X largely inactive. (Human genetics – gene expression differences).
2. Impact on Stature – Dual SHOX activation explains ~25% of male–female height gap; rest due to other genes and androgens. (Sexual dimorphism – biological anthropology).
📚 SYLLABUS LINK:
Paper I:
➤ Unit 10 (Genetic factors (SHOX activation) combine with hormonal factors (androgens) shapes population height differences, highlighting biology–environment interaction in human growth.)
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(Alexander S. F. Berry et al., 2025)
Study of ~1 million individuals from U.S. & U.K. biobanks explored genetic and hormonal factors in height differences between sexes.
🔍 ANTHROPOLOGY RELEVANCE:
1. Chromosomes & SHOX Gene – SHOX gene present on both X & Y; in men (XY) both active, in women (XX) one X largely inactive. (Human genetics – gene expression differences).
2. Impact on Stature – Dual SHOX activation explains ~25% of male–female height gap; rest due to other genes and androgens. (Sexual dimorphism – biological anthropology).
📚 SYLLABUS LINK:
Paper I:
➤ Unit 10 (Genetic factors (SHOX activation) combine with hormonal factors (androgens) shapes population height differences, highlighting biology–environment interaction in human growth.)
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