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The FARMS Review 22/1 (2010)
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The Book of Mormon and the Origin of Native Americans from a Maternally Inherited DNA Standpoint
Title
The Book of Mormon and the Origin of Native Americans from a Maternally Inherited DNA Standpoint
Publication Type
Journal Article
Year of Publication
2010
Authors
Perego, Ugo E. (Primary)
Journal
FARMS Review
Pagination
191-227
Volume
22
Issue
1
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Abstract
The church advocates no official position on the origins of Amerindian populations. Critics and supporters of the Book of Mormon both attempt to bolster their own arguments with DNA evidence. This study reviews the properties of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), particularly pertaining to the origins of Native American populations. DNA studies are subject to numerous limitations.
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Subject Keywords
Ancient America
Native Americans
DNA
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