Which of the Following Is Consistent with the Out-Of-Africa Hypothesis

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is consistent with the out-of-Africa hypothesis?

• A) Modern Homo sapiens can trace their origin back to Neanderthals.
• B) Modern Homo sapiens can trace their origin back to Homo erectus.
• C) Interbreeding between early hominin species in Europe and Asia lead to the distinctive features of modern Homo sapiens.
• D) Homo sapiens have a common ancestor with Neanderthals and Homo erectus from Africa.
• E) Modern Homo sapiens and Neanderthals have no common ancestor more recent than the first mammals.

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Definitions:

Mammals

Warm-blooded vertebrates characterized by the presence of hair or fur, secretion of milk by females for the nourishment of the young, and typically the birth of live young.

One-way Air Flow

A respiratory adaptation in some animals, such as birds, allowing air to pass through lungs in a single direction for more efficient gas exchange.

Horny Beak

A hard, keratinous structure found in birds and certain reptiles, used for feeding, grooming, and other behaviors.

Respiratory Air Sacs

Membrane-enclosed spaces in birds that are part of the respiratory system, aiding in oxygen exchange and making flight more efficient.