What does the degree of variation in modern human mtDNA suggest?
A) Humans can be divided into at least three distinct species.
B) We all share relatively recent common ancestry.
C) Humans and chimpanzees diverged much more recently than expected.
D) We are all descendants of Ice Age European populations.
B) We all share relatively recent common ancestry.
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A. we are all just uncultured animals. B. culture takes the natural biological urges we share with other animals and teaches us how to express them in particular ways. C. individuals are powerless to alter the strong relationship between nature and culture. D. biology dominates culture. E. "human nature" is a cultural construction, an idea we have in our minds that has nothing to do with true nature.
Kpelle moots are held in the homes of the complainant and all parties sit very close together in a random mixed fashion
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Linnaeus's taxonomic system is referred to as a "hierarchy" because:
a. each species has a "higher level" genus and "lower level" species, and are placed within additional higher level categories. b. species are placed in a ranked list called the "Great Chain of Being." c. humans are considered the most evolved species. d. naming species officially requires approval of an appointed board of high-level experts.
Caste is more rigid and unchangeable than class. It is difficult for a family to change its class, but virtually impossible to change caste
Indicate whether the statement is true or false