The convergent evolution of lactose tolerance in Europe and Africa is evidence that _____ can drive biological evolution.

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The convergent evolution of lactose tolerance in Europe and Africa suggests that cultural evolution, particularly the practice of dairy farming and consumption, has driven biological evolution in both regions. While mutation, genetic drift, and recombination may also play a role in evolution, they are not directly related to cultural practices in the same way that lactose tolerance is.

The Convergent Evolution of Lactose Tolerance in Europe and Africa