Which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding the evolutionary trends from ape-like ancestors to modern humans?

A. The evolution of larger brain size facilitated
the evolution of bipedal posture.
B. The evolution of bi-pedal posture would
have facilitated long-distance travel since
walking on two legs is more energetically
efficient than four legs.
C. The evolution of bi-pedal posture would
facilitate tool use by freeing up the hands.
D. Many primates are partially bi-pedal as
indicated by knuckle-walking.


A

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