As Hominins Diverged from Other Primates, Which of the Following

question 16

Multiple Choice

As hominins diverged from other primates, which of the following appeared first?

• A) reduced jawbones
• B) an enlarged brain
• C) the making of stone tools
• D) bipedal locomotion

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