How can very small differences in nucleotide sequences lead to such diversity in the human population?

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Question by eko45: How can very small differences in nucleotide sequences lead to such diversity in the human population?
Surely the diversity of human phenotypes cannot be the exclusive result of varying genetic make-up. So what is it that makes one human look so different from another, even if they’re of the same race?

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Answer by jess123
diversity of human phenotypes, is mainly due to varying genetic make up, one small nucleotides deletion or inversion, can cause little, no or drastic effects on the organism phenotype. but as they say, genetics is only the canvas and paint, the enviroment of up bringing is what paints the picture. human phenotype can be altered and varyied alot, by the enviroment it is put in.

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