Multiple Choice
Around 2.4 million years ago, humans experienced a mutation in gene MYH16, which led to smaller jaw muscles. This mutation allowed us to
A) develop more complex language skills.
B) devote more of the area of the skull to the brain.
C) change our diet, such as eating more meat.
D) use our hands rather than our teeth in food preparation.
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