Which of the Following Is Consistent with the Out- Of-

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is consistent with the out- of- Africa hypothesis?

• A) Homo sapiens have a common ancestor with Neanderthal and Homo erectus from Africa, but did not interbreed with them.
• B) Modern Homo sapiens and Neanderthals have no common ancestor more recent than the first mammals.
• C) Modern Homo sapiens can trace their origin back to Neanderthals.
• D) Modern Homo sapiens can trace their origin back to Homo erectus.
• E) Interbreeding between early hominin species in Europe and Asia lead to the distinctive features of modern Homo sapiens.

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Definitions:

PET

A medical imaging technique, Positron Emission Tomography, which uses radioactive substances to visualize and measure metabolic processes in the body.

MRI

Magnetic Resonance Imaging, a non-invasive imaging technology that produces three-dimensional detailed anatomical images without the use of damaging radiation, useful in diagnosing a variety of conditions and diseases.

DSA

Digital Subtraction Angiography, a type of fluoroscopy technique used in radiology to visualize blood vessels by subtracting a pre-contrast image from subsequent images, after the contrast material has been injected.

Metabolism

The biochemical processes that occur within a living organism to maintain life, including the conversion of food to energy, the construction of proteins and nucleic acids, and the elimination of waste products.