Which of the Following Factors Likely Did NOT Contribute to the Evolution

question 146

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors likely did NOT contribute to the evolution of distinctive human characteristics relative to great apes?

• A)alteration of developmental timing so that certain juvenile characteristics are retained in the sexually mature adult
• B)the evolution of bipedalism followed by evolutionary modifications to the skull, pelvic structure, foot, and legs
• C)the evolution of bipedalism followed by increasingly sophisticated tool use, cognitive ability, and social organization
• D)the evolution of the FOXP2 gene associated with more sophisticated language
• E)the evolutionary loss of a tail, allowing the adoption of a fully upright and bipedal stance

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Cytoplasm

Protoplasm of the cell surrounding the nucleus.

Plasma

The liquid component of blood, in which the blood cells are suspended, consisting mainly of water and proteins.

Na+

Sodium ions, essential electrolytes in the body that help maintain blood pressure and volume, and are critical for proper muscle and nerve function.

Excretion Route

Pathways through which waste products are eliminated from the body, including the renal, respiratory, digestive, and integumentary systems.