To the Laboratory!

Question 1

What species was living with modern humans during the Mid-late Pleistocene in Europe?

Your answerChoice

Australopithecus seiba

Homo erectus

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Australopithecus afarensis

Homo neanderthalensis

Question 2

_______ are segments of DNA that code for some sort of function in the body. 

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Genes

Alleles

RNA

Ribosomes

Question 3

The size and shape of the molar teeth of Gigantopithecus suggest it ate: 

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Selected

Fruit

Leaves

Nuts

Question 4

You find a primate skeleton with very long arms and long, curved digits (fingers). This animal likely:

Your answerChoice

Swam 

Suspended under large branches

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Walked only on its hands

Walked bipedally (on 2 legs) 

Question 5

Which of the following statements is correct about dating and DNA:

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DNA always preserves, so it can be used for dating no matter what.

DNA can only be found in living animals and never in fossils.

DNA never preserves, so it can rarely be used.

Preserved DNA allows scientists to look at the genes of an individual.