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Is your second chromosome evidence for evolution? (CT Scan, Episode 79)
Is your second chromosome evidence for evolution? A popular evolutionary argument says chromosome 2 resulted when two chromosomes from an ape-like ancestor fused, explaining why chimps have more chromosomes than us. Let’s think through this claim and uncover the other side of the chromosome 2 story.
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DIGGING DEEPER
🔹 Research paper: Tomkins, J. (2013) Alleged Human Chromosome 2 “Fusion Site” Encodes an Active DNA Binding Domain Inside a Complex and Highly Expressed Gene—Negating Fusion. https://answersingenesis.org/genetics/dna-similarities/alleged-human-chromosome-2-fusion-site-encodes-an-active-dna-binding-domain-inside-a-complex-and-hig/
🔹 In-depth article: Tomkins, J. (2017). Debunking the Debunkers: A Response to Criticism and Obfuscation Regarding Refutation of the Human Chromosome 2 Fusion. https://answersingenesis.org/genetics/dna-similarities/debunking-the-debunkers/
🔹 Shorter article: Lightner, J. (2014). Chromosome Tales and the Importance of a Biblical Worldview. https://answersingenesis.org/genetics/dna-similarities/chromosome-tales-and-importance-biblical-worldview/
🔹 Book chapter: Purdom, G. (2019) Is Human Chromosome 2 the Result of a Fusion That Supports Shared Ancestry with Apes? In Glass House: Shattering the Myth of Evolution. Ham, K & Hodge, B. (Eds.) Master Books. https://answersingenesis.ca/store/product/glass-house/
🔹 Free online video: Are Humans and Chimps Related? - Creation Museum Live! | September 5, 2019 with Dr. Georgia Purdom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j24zXE_G3_w
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CITED REFERENCES
• Evolutionary video: Ken Miller Human Chromosome 2 Genome: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oweUN-GaN3M
• Fan, Y., Linardopoulou, E., Friedman, C., Williams, E., & Trask, B. J. (2002). Genomic structure and evolution of the ancestral chromosome fusion site in 2q13–2q14. 1 and paralogous regions on other human chromosomes. Genome Research, 12(11), 1651-1662.
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