Multiple Choice
Analysis of DNA from a variety of sources has led most researchers to agree that __________.
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32. Vertebrates
Primates and Homonids
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Primates and Homonids
- Multiple ChoiceWhat was the earliest hominin to have an enlarged brain (relative to body size)?541views
- Multiple Choice__________ arose very early in hominid evolution; __________ evolved more recently.638views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following correctly lists probable ancestors of modern humans from the earliest to the most recent?672views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following traits distinguishes hominins from other apes?1007views
- Multiple ChoiceIncluded among the extant groups of apes are __________.552views
- Multiple ChoiceAll species of New World monkeys are __________.1020views
- Multiple ChoiceHumans and lorises share many traits that probably evolved in our early primate ancestors; one such trait is __________.599views
- Multiple ChoicePrimates are distinguished from other mammals by __________.868views
- Textbook Question
Which of the following is not a property of DNA polymerase? a. It adds dNTPs only in the 5'→3' direction. b. It requires a primer to begin synthesis. c. It opens the two strands of DNA at the replication fork. d. Its exonuclease activity is involved in proofreading.
753views - Textbook QuestionIn the primate phylogenetic tree below, fill in groups (a)–(e). Of the groups, which are anthropoids and which are apes? a. b. c. d. e.708views
- Textbook Question
What is the function of primase? a. synthesis of the repetitive, short double-stranded DNA sequences required by DNA polymerase b. synthesis of a short RNA strand that is complementary to single-stranded DNA c. closing the gap at the 3′ end of DNA after excision repair d. removing primers and synthesizing a short section of DNA to replace them
779views - Textbook QuestionMost species of hominins are known only from Africa. Which species have been found in other parts of the world as well? a. early Homo—H. habilis and H. ergaster b. H. erectus, H. neanderthalensis, and H. floresiensis c. gracile australopithecines d. robust australopithecines980views
- Textbook Question
As hominins diverged from other primates, which of the following appeared first? a. reduced jawbones b. an enlarged brain c. the making of stone tools d. bipedal locomotion
539views - Textbook QuestionFossils suggest that the first major trait distinguishing hominins from other primates was a. a larger brain. b. erect posture. c. forward-facing eyes with depth perception. d. tool making.669views