Have all races of humans evolved to the same degree?

Answer 1

What a fascinating question. I'm no geneticist, so take my words with such forewarning.

I think if one were to closely look at human evolution, one would find a different degree in evolutionary history.

How does one best differentiate the degree between races? That is not so debatable. Most scientist, today, do not recognize race.

Once upon a time they did it with "discernible" qualities based on "eyeball" measurements.

Skin color demonstrates this old fashioned method quite well. And still, it counts for something, despite its inaccuracy.

Our world wide communication has increased, and people of different skin colors have discussed (and seem to agree) that human nature seems to be same, no matter where we are.

There are good and bad people out there, despite the preponderance of race you live amongst.

This could be comforting in the sense that no race is better than the other, or discomforting in the sense that there will always be "different" people out there, no matter where you live.

The debate on "degree" of human evolution, in my humble opinion, should be viewed in light of the environment in which the human is required to adapt to.

Yes the degree of evolution among Humans is different, and so is the environment in which Humans live in.

A current trend for scientist is to observe closely the Human genome and how it may or may not change within different situations.

I suppose the phrase of "genetic adaptation" is appropriate to use here.

Specifically, I'm thinking of the adaptation of the Human gene 'hemoglobin' has gone through, in an attempt allow Humans to survive.

In some environments Plasmodium parasitism has changed the degree of evolution by favoring the level of genetic adaptation in those with an altered (or evolved?) globin genes. Having those altered genes in an an environment where Plasmodium is prevalent is a plus. (Please google "genes, hemoglobin, parasites, Africa).

Having those altered globin genes in a part of the world where Plasmodium is NOT prevalent might mark you as different. Just like skin color.

I sometimes wonder if race might better be described by historic ability to survive genetic insults.

Do you have an Alu element in NM_94327343?

Or better yet, are you evolving differently because your Alu element at NM_94327343 is no longer methylated?

Take home points: (1) Skin color is not a current basis of race. (2) Environment suggestively role-plays in our differences during Human evolution. (3) According to experts every time the sperm and egg "dance", there is an opportunity for a degree for evolution (Sorry I didn't expound on this in my answer, but it can be googled. Try 'XX', 'XY', 'meiosis' as a point in a good direction). (4) There are probably other reasons that Humans evolve to different degrees, and they might be unmeasurable at the moment. However, current standard genetic measures on "old" populations seems to say "yes, there are degrees of difference in human evolution".

I had a lot of fun thinking about your question. I can't wait to see your other replies regarding this topic. Don't forget to pass on your good Karma!

Answer 2

Humans have evolved differently, but the differences are very minor. For most of human evolution, all people were in close proximity so there was really only a single gene pool. When hominids started spreading around the world, groups became isolated and evolved differently. You can't say that humans evolved to different degrees, just along different paths. These differences in evolution produced all the different races. The evidence that the differences are small is simple. We are still a single species. That is, all races of human can interbreed. If we had spent much longer time separated such that significant differences arose, mulitple human species would develop as has happened very frequently among other plants and animals.

Answer 3

There is no way to measure "degree" of evolutionary change. Obviously all races of human beings have been evolving for the same length of time, since we all have common ancestry.

Answer 4

human beings have developed in yet in a various way, however the alterations are very minor. for many of human evolution, all and sundry have been in close proximity so there become incredibly in basic terms a single gene pool. while hominids all started spreading world extensive, communities grew to become remoted and developed in yet in a various way. you are able to not say that human beings developed to diverse levels, merely alongside diverse paths. those alterations in evolution produced all the countless races. The evidence that the alterations are small is user-friendly. we are nevertheless a single species. that is, all races of human can interbreed. If we had spent plenty longer time separated such that significant alterations arose, mulitple human species might advance as has befell very generally between different flora and animals.

Answer 5

The simple answer is 'Yes'. All humans are evolved to the same degree. In fact, all living things have evolved to the same degree.
That mosquito you tried to swat can trace its heritage back as long as any human. So can the germs you washed off your hands, so can the fleas on your dog. Everything living is equally evolved.

Answer 6

I believe the others have answered this already. However, if you are referring to the minute adjustments that mankind has adapted, there are slight differences.
For example, humans with black skin can take sunlight better than someone with pale skin. The pale skinned human will burn quicker.
Other than minor differences like that, and that we didn't evolve - the answer is yes.

Answer 7

What do you mean to the same degree? We are all human beings and God created us all. In his eyes were all the same.

Answer 8

Yes. The only way they could be different is if one race had been frozen for a while, then thawed out.

Answer 9

We are all one race

Answer 10

No, some are already satanic and others are only half-way there.