When Researchers Determined That the Jawbone of an Italian Neanderthal

question 54

Multiple Choice

When researchers determined that the jawbone of an Italian Neanderthal dating to around 43-45 tya showed the presence of an intermediate chin and mitochondrial Neanderthal DNA,they hypothesized that the jawbone belonged to an individual who was the product of a mating between a modern human and a Neanderthal.Which of the following lines of evidence would also support this hypothesis?

• A)The fossil would have both Neanderthal and Homo sapiens genomic DNA.
• B)The fossil would have only Neanderthal mitochondrial and genomic DNA.
• C)The fossil would have only Neanderthal genomic DNA.
• D)The fossil would have both Neanderthal and Homo habilis genomic DNA.

---

Definitions:

Personalities

Refers to the combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character or qualities causing them to behave in a certain way.

Scientific Method

The orderly, systematic procedures that researchers follow as they identify a research problem, design a study to investigate the problem, collect and analyze data, draw conclusions, and communicate their findings.

Objective Method

A way of gathering data that aims to eliminate bias and subjectivity to understand a phenomenon accurately.

Schizophrenia

A persistent, serious psychological illness that manifests through altered thought processes, emotional responses, communication abilities, self-awareness, and actions.