What are the potential implications of the H. luzonensis and H. floresiensis discoveries on our understanding of the human evolutionary timeline and interactions between different hominin species? (Minimum of 2 complete sentences.)

Q: Steven Frank and Laurence Hurst argued that a cytoplasmically inherited mutation in humans that has…

A: The mutation is the sudden deleterious effects in the DNA sequences, they can arise when the DNA is…

Q: The ~100 Neanderthal remains from the site Krapina, Czech Republic,   exhibit an abrupt change to a…

A: Neanderthals and modern humans are the species of hominins that lived in the prehistoric period.…

Q: Question 10 Which data most strongly supports the "Out-of-Africa" hypothesis? A Fossils found in…

A: Out-of-Africa hypothesis - Out-of-Africa hypothesis states that all modern human have been evolved…

Q: Discuss the importance of the replacement model in the evolution of the genus Homo.

A: The replacement model is given by a theory which explains the common origin of human being, and also…

Q: 1. Humans and a species of Antelope called a Nilgai, each have 46 chromosomes. An extinct Hominid…

A: Phylogenetic relationship among living organisms gives an insight into the common ancestors and…

Q: Two individuals from the San tribe in Africa are more diverse from one another than two individuals…

A: The objective of the question is to verify the truthfulness of the statement that two individuals…

Q: What is the most straightforward evidence at the molecular level in support of the idea that modern…

A: The genetic ancestry and relationships are contemporary humans were obtained from data basing on DNA…

Q: There exist several categories of evidence that lend credence to the interrelated nature of all…

A: The organic or biological process of evolution is simply defined as the lineage with modification.…

Q: In tracing the direct ancestors of Homo sapiens sapiens, which five hominins would you include, and…

A: Human evolution is a complex process, the hominins have emerged biologically and culturally based on…

Q: How do the genome sequences of orangutans and gorillas helpscientists further resolve the…

A: Evolution is the process of heritable change in the characteristics of an organism. Such changes…

Q: Which of the following statements is true regarding the 115,000 – 60,000 ybp hominid sites…

A: The 115,000 – 60,000 ybp hominid sites surrounding Mount Carmel, Israel are found in the Mount…

Q: The late Miocene African environment where the earliest hominids evolved was characterized by   a…

A: The Miocene Epoch existed some 23.03 to 5.3 million years ago,* was a time of warmer global climates…

Q: QUESTION 9 mc The line of evidence used to support the concept of evolution that deals with looking…

A: Evolutionary developmental biology is considered a new norm in evolutionary biology. It arose from…

Q: What general term describes any character state that is modified relative to an ancestor?    1…

A: Correct Answer:  Derived State Derived State is also known as Apomorphy. It involves characters that…

Q: Briefly describe the fossils and artwork found in the Rising Star Cave System. What fossils (and…

A: H.naledi was an extinct human species whose remains were found in the rising star cave near…

Q: What is both the physical and cultural evidence that Homo sapiens nenaderthalensis is an ancestral…

A: Our nearest ancient human predecessor is the Neanderthal. The big central region of their faces,…

Q: Which of the following recent fossil discoveries dating between 4.4 – 5.8 mya was clearly bipedal as…

A: Fossils are the remains or traces of ancient life that are buried under rocks after organisms die.…

Q: Is the evolution of the hominins according to punctuated equilibrium, or slow, incremental change?…

A: Introduction: A sudden or abrupt change in the individual or population through mutations of the…

Q: What are the four trends of hominin mosaic evolution and explain the pattern of human evolution…

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Q: Carbon-14 dating can be used to give an age for which of the following?   early hominids (~2…

A: Carbon 14 dating also called as radiocarbon dating. It is a method of age determination, depending…

Q: What are some ways that the biocultural perspective has been used to study either early hominins or…

A: The branch of science that is aimed to understand the relationship between human biology (at gene…

Q: Mutations occur randomly. It is likely that multiple individuals in a population will experience the…

A: Mutation is defined as a change in the nucleotide sequence of an organisms DNA ;which is inherited…

Q: What makes hypervariable region I (HVRI) within mtDNA useful for researchers studying continental…

A: A hypervariable region (HVR) refers to a site within the D loop of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) or the…

Q: The possible existence of E.H.1 (extinct hominin 1) was a concept introduced in class lectuer. This…

A: Apes evolved alongside hominids, although they are not hominid ancestors. The progenitors of both…

Q: a. How does the genetic variation among humans compare to variation in other hominids and what does…

A: The evolution is a event that occurs in the course of time and happens due to natural selection too.…

Q: While less known than Homo neanderthalensis, Homo were recently discovered to have a recent last…

A: Introduction Human evolution:- It is the process by which human beings developed on Earth from…

Q: cribe the issues raised by the discoveries of Homo naledi and Homo floresiensis in the understanding…

A: Evolution means that modification in a very population. that has each easy-to-spot changes to adapt…

Q: The significance of genetic polymorphism in evolution relies on the fact that: a) such genetic…

A: Dear student, as per our honor code we are allowed to answer one question at a time. As each MCQ is…

Q: Does A. sediba support the "killer ape" hypothesis of human ancestry? Explain.

A: An ancient species of australopithecine was discovered in Malapa Cave, the Birthplace of Humankind,…

Q: 1. What are the possible explanations for why the hominid lineage may have favoured bipedal…

A: 1. The bipedal movement might have been a coping mechanism for surviving in an environment with…

Q: For each hominid or hominid group, provide an archaeological site where their remains have been…

A: Hominids are the group of primates that includes people, gorillas, and chimpanzees, and others. The…

Q: Explain the pattern of human evolution in reference to each of the four trends of hominin mosaic…

A: Species diversity is a measure of biological variety seen in a certain ecological community,…

Q: What makes hyper variable region I (HVRI) within mtDNA useful for researchers studying continental…

A: HYPER VARIABLE REGION:- It is a region in the DNA where base pairs are repeated or substituted that…

Q: Each of the following three questions contains two lists. The first is a list of some…

A: Homo sapiens have a long line of evolution starting from one celled stage, developing mitochondrion,…

Q: The "Piltdown man" fossil was exciting to the anthropological world becasue  A. it showed the world…

A: Humans do not evolve from the todays chimpanzees but human develop along side with the chimpanzees…

Q: How are the evolution of hominids and the evolution of phones, in the image provided, similar to…

A: Hominid : A group consisting of all modern and extinct great apes. Telephone: A communication device…

Q: suggests that the genus Homo evolved a little over 2 million years ago. is reconstructed based on…

A: Evolution is a slow process that occurs due to the variations and adaptation of organisms to their…

Q: Why should we expect to find N. fosteri fossils all over the world, given that it first evolved in…

A: Pangea is a supercontinent that was surrounded by a global ocean called Panthalassa. Fossils are…

Q: Describe the process of speciation through geographic isolation.

A: The process through which populations develop into different species is known as speciation. In…

Q: what are some (plural) major hallmarks in hominid evoltution?

A: The evolution of modern humans from our hominid ancestor is commonly considered as having involved…

Q: While less known than Homo neanderthalensis, Homo_ _were recently discovered to have a recent last…

A: Ans... Homo floresiensis

Q: Compare and contrast the multiregional and replacement models for human origins in the table below.…

A: Human evolution is how humans and their ancient relatives changed over a very long time from early…

Q: What is the phylogenetic relationship between Homo heidelbergensis, H. sapiens, and  H.…

A: Homo heidelbergensis began to develop regional differences that eventually gave rise to two species…