Phylogeny Is Important to the Study of Human Evolution Because

question 44

Multiple Choice

Phylogeny is important to the study of human evolution because

• A)in order to understand modern human anatomy and behavior, we must understand our evolutionary relationships to other extinct and living organisms.
• B)in order to account for changes in our species over time, we need to know what processes drove natural selection.
• C)it allows us to study our closest living relative in order to better understand how natural selection acted in previous environments.
• D)all of the above.

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Movement

The act or process of changing physical location or position, often referring to the capability of organisms or parts of organisms to do so.

Representation

The act of standing for or symbolizing something else, or an accurate depiction of something in a particular medium.

Mental Picture

A visual representation formed in the mind, which can be recalled or imagined without the physical presence of the object.

Object

In general usage, any material thing that can be seen and touched. In psychological contexts, an object can refer to a target of attention or affection.