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Examine the Hominin Evolutionary Tree Below

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Examine the Hominin evolutionary tree below.Which of the following are MOST closely related? Examine the Hominin evolutionary tree below.Which of the following are MOST closely related?   A)  Homo habilis and Homo sapiens B)  Homo erectus and Homo sapiens C)  Australopithecus africanus and Homo habilis D)  Australopithecus afarensis and Homo habilis


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Fibrous Protein

Proteins that have a structural function, characterized by elongated and insoluble molecular structures, such as collagen in connective tissues.

Connective Tissue

Tissue that supports, binds together, and protects tissues and organs in the body.

Extracellular Matrix

A complex network of proteins and carbohydrates surrounding cells within tissues, providing structural and biochemical support.

Proteoglycans

Proteoglycans are large molecules found in the extracellular matrix of cells, consisting of a core protein and glycosaminoglycan (GAG) chains, important for cell signaling and structuring.

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