The evidence presented by Ardipithecus ramidus
A) proves that the dentition of hominids was fully modernized prior to the appearance of bipedalism
B) supports the theory that bipedalism began on the open savannas of Africa
C) suggests that some apes, in addition to the hominids, may have evolved bipedalism
D) suggests that some extinct species of apes were as proficient at tool use as modern chimpanzees
E) seems to indicate that bipedalism may have begun in a closed, wooded environment
E
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It is generally believed that the DNA code of humans is approximately how similar to the DNA code of chimpanzees?
A. 97 percent B. 90 percent C. 75 percent D. 50 percent
What are the earliest anthropoid fossils? Where have they been found and how old are they?
What will be an ideal response?
Traditionally in Korean villages, the eldest son inherited most of his parents' property. In return, he was required to:
a. Educate his brothers and sisters at the university. b. Worship his parents as ancestors after their death. c. Sell the remaining property at the best price he could get. d. Live in a lavish life style to bring prestige to his family. e. Live in relative poverty, assuring that brothers and sisters were well cared for.
In trying to determine whether a fossil is a human ancestor, we should always look for traits that make us human today.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)