Based on Genetic Analysis of Living Primates Calibrated by the Fossil

question 17

Multiple Choice

Based on genetic analysis of living primates calibrated by the fossil record,around when is it estimated that apes and Old World monkeys diverged into separate lineages?

• A)5 mya
• B)10 mya
• C)15 mya
• D)25 mya

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Definitions:

Physical Coordination

The ability to move different parts of the body smoothly and efficiently together.

Information Processing

The theory or approach that describes how the human mind receives, modifies, stores, and retrieves information.

Parallel Processing

The ability of the brain to simultaneously process incoming stimuli of differing quality, a common method used in modern computers to speed up processing.

Sequential Processing

A cognitive process that involves analyzing and integrating information in a step-by-step, orderly manner, often necessary for complex problem-solving.