Which of the Following Have Been Proposed as the Ancestor

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following have been proposed as the ancestor to the orangutan?

• A)Gigantopithecus and Dryopithecus
• B)Gigantopithecus and Oreopithecus
• C)Khoratpithecus and Ouranopithecus
• D)Sivapithecus and Khoratpithecus

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Definitions:

Diene

refers to an organic compound containing two double bonds, often involved in polymerizations and other chemical reactions.

Lowest Energy

Pertains to the state of a system in which it possesses the minimum possible energy, often corresponding to the most stable state.

Molecular Orbital

A theoretical construct that describes the wave-like behavior of electrons in molecules.

S-cis Conformation

A specific arrangement of molecular geometry where substituents on a double bond are positioned in the same plane, allowing potential for certain reactions.