Is It Possible for Homo Sapiens and Neanderthals to Be

question 56

Multiple Choice

Is it possible for Homo sapiens and Neanderthals to be related even if humans are not the direct descendants of Neanderthals?

• A) No, because this would mean there is no connection at all between humans and Neanderthals.
• B) No, because the evolution of humans is clearly linear.
• C) Yes, but only because humans and Neanderthals commonly interbred.
• D) Yes, because humans and Neanderthals share a common ancestor.

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