The Neandertals Have Been Thought of in Several Different Ways,but

question 36

Multiple Choice

The Neandertals have been thought of in several different ways,but which of the following have they NEVER been considered?

• A)slightly different-looking forms of modern Homo sapiens
• B)a dead-end side branch of human evolution
• C)a different species within genus Homo
• D)a subspecies of Homo erectus

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Definitions:

Smooth ER

The smooth endoplasmic reticulum, a membrane-bound organelle involved in lipid synthesis, metabolism, and detoxification processes in cells.

Nucleolus

A small, dense structure within the nucleus of a cell, primarily involved in the production and assembly of ribosomes.

Ribosome

Small, spherical, cytoplasmic organelle where protein synthesis occurs.

Chromosome

A structure made of DNA and proteins that contains the genetic information of a cell.