The aspect of human evolution in which the genes microcephalin and ASPM have been implicated is the

A. evolution of an opposable thumb.
B. evolution of our large frontal cortex.
C. evolution of bipedal locomotion (walking upright).
D. the evolution of mother-infant bonding.
E. evolution of language.


Answer: B

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