According to the Evidence, the Common Ancestor of Humans and Chimpanzees

question 157

Short Answer

According to the evidence, the common ancestor of humans and chimpanzees lived about 6 million years ago.Based on a molecular clock, if a rapidly evolving gene shows 10 percent divergence between humans and chimpanzees and 0.6 percent divergence between humans and Neanderthals, then humans and Neanderthals diverged from each other _______ years ago.

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Definitions:

Liquidity Preference Theory

A theory suggesting that people prefer to hold their wealth in liquid form for ease of spending but are willing to accept less liquidity for a higher return.

Interest Rate

The percentage of a sum of money charged for its use, often expressed as an annual percentage rate.

Money Demand Curve

A graph showing the relationship between the quantity of money people want to hold and the interest rate, inversely related.

Money Supply

The total amount of monetary assets available within an economy at a specific time, including cash, coins, and balances held in checking and savings accounts.