Which of the following would be an example of macroevolution?

A) evolution of antibiotic resistance in a strain of E. coli
B) evolution of polymorphism in Papilio dardanus, with each morph mimicking a different protected butterfly
C) evolution of modern humans, Homo sapiens, from australopithecine ancestors
D) evolution of insecticide resistance in populations of insect pests treated through the years with DDT
E) replacement of a melanin-poor morph by a melanin-rich morph over many generations under conditions of increased UV exposure


Answer: C) evolution of modern humans, Homo sapiens, from australopithecine ancestors

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