There are two conflicting views regarding the origin of modern humans. One view suggests that $Homo$ $erectus$ in Asia were the ancestors of modern humans. However,studies of $DNA$ variation suggest that modern humans originated in Africa. Which type of $DNA$ variation indicates this?
- AGreater variation in Asia than in Africa.
- BEqual variation in Africa and Asia.
- CVariation only in Asia,no variation in Africa.
- DGreater variation in Africa than in Asia.
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