Question 1

Which of the following is inconsistent with what is known about Homo erectus?

Accepted Answer

A) H.erectus walked erect and probably had a striding gait like ours. 
B) H.erectus had a larger brain and a flatter face than Homo habilis. 
C) H.erectus was much shorter than Homo species had been up to this time. 
D) H.erectus babies were born in an immature state that required an extended period of care. 
E) H.erectus fossils have been found in Africa,Asia,and EuropE. 
A) H.erectus walked erect and probably had a striding gait like ours. 
B) H.erectus had a larger brain and a flatter face than Homo habilis. 
C) H.erectus was much shorter than Homo species had been up to this time. 
D) H.erectus babies were born in an immature state that required an extended period of care. 
E) H.erectus fossils have been found in Africa,Asia,and EuropE.

Question 2

According to the evolutionary theory humans are descended from apes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Biological evolution is the process whereby

Accepted Answer

A) humans descended from apes. 
B) species change through time. 
C) living cells arose from nonliving chemicals. 
D) prokaryotic cells became eukaryotic cells. 
E) only the strongest survivE. 
A) humans descended from apes. 
B) species change through time. 
C) living cells arose from nonliving chemicals. 
D) prokaryotic cells became eukaryotic cells. 
E) only the strongest survivE.

Question 4

What type of evidence for evolution would arise from a comparison of the DNA sequence of humans and monkeys?

Accepted Answer

A) biogeographical 
B) anatomical 
C) biochemical 
D) fossil record 
E) historical 
A) biogeographical 
B) anatomical 
C) biochemical 
D) fossil record 
E) historical

Which of the following is inconsistent with what is known about Homo erectus?

According to the evolutionary theory humans are descended from apes.

Biological evolution is the process whereby

What type of evidence for evolution would arise from a comparison of the DNA sequence of humans and monkeys?

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Exam 23: Human Evolution

Which of the following is inconsistent with what is known about Homo erectus?

According to the evolutionary theory humans are descended from apes.

Biological evolution is the process whereby

What type of evidence for evolution would arise from a comparison of the DNA sequence of humans and monkeys?

Exploring Life and Science

Chemistry of Life

Cell Structure and Function

Organization and Regulation of Body Systems

Cardiovascular System: Heart and Blood Vessels

Cardiovascular System: Blood

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

Biology of Infectious Diseases

Digestive System and Nutrition

Respiratory System

Urinary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System

Senses

Endocrine System

Reproductive System

Development and Aging

Patterns of Chromosome Inheritance

Cancer

Patterns of Genetic Inheritance

DNA Biology and Technology

Global Ecology and Human Interferences

Human Population,global Resources,and Conservation

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