To the Laboratory!

Question 1

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

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Homo neanderthalensis

Australopithecus afarensis

Homo erectus

Australopithecus seiba

Question 2

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

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Alleles

RNA

Ribosomes

Selected

Genes

Question 3

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

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Selected

Leaves

Nuts

Fruit

Question 4

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

Your answerChoice

Walked only on its hands

Walked bipedally (on 2 legs) 

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Suspended under large branches

Swam 

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.

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

DNA never preserves, so it can rarely be used.

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