Which of the following is true of both the multiregional and out-of-Africa models of the evolution of Homo sapiens?
A) Both models are supported by genetic evidence.
B) Both models are largely unsupported by scientific evidence.
C) Both models assume that Homo sapiens evolved directly from Homo habilis.
D) Both models point to the emergence of Homo sapiens roughly 3.4 million years ago.
Answer: A
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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