What does the new discovery of the Denisovan hominins add to our understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens?

What will be an ideal response?


The ideal answer should include:
1. Small sample size
2. DNA evidence of new species
3. Discussion of possible relationships

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Countries deriving higher percentages of their gross domestic product from agriculture tend to have higher rates of __________

a. poverty b. hunger c. unemployment d. child labor

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In Kpelle society, a man who __________ retains the greatest rights over children in case of a divorce

a. pays bridewealth b. performs brideservice c. does not initiate the divorce d. is the client of a chief

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Among which cultural group would you expect to find the most gender equity?

a. Tchambuli b. Samoans c. Jat migrants of India d. Minangkabau e. Sumburu of Kenya

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Using the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium formula, if p = 0.25, then q must equal ________

a. 0.50 b. 0.25 c. 0.35 d. 0.60 e. 0.75

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