AnswersAnthropology S1 - Brisco- 6310 - 202627EUnit 2: Human Evolution: How We Got Here

Unit 2: Human Evolution: How We Got Here Answers

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Which of the following is a true statement?

A
The first humans evolved at the same time as the first apes.
B
The first monkeys evolved before the first apes.
C
The first apes evolved before the first primates.
D
The first primates, monkeys, and apes all evolved at around the same time.
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What is one reason Mendel worked with flowers in his research?

A
Flowers live longer than most animal species.
B
Flowers have more easily observable DNA.
C
Flowers have less complicated DNA than animals.
D
Flowers are easy to breed in a controlled manner.
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Why do some humans have blonde hair, while others have darker hair?

A
differences in alleles
B
Hair color is a common mutation.
C
lack of proteins in lighter hair
D
natural selection
6

What substance does heredity rely on?

A
DNA
B
protein
C
phylum
D
chordate
7

Which evolutionary event came first?

A
first apes appeared
B
dinosaurs went extinct
C
first mammals appeared
D
first Homo species appears
8

What would provide evidence that a fossil belonged to a member of the genus Australopithecus?

A
footprints
B
art in their habitat
C
evidence of tool use
D
evidence of their diet
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What is the correct taxonomical order, from highest/broadest category to most specific?

A
kingdom, class, phylum
B
kingdom, phylum, class
C
class, phylum, kingdom
D
phylum, class, kingdom

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