To the Laboratory!

Question 1

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

Your answerChoice

Australopithecus seiba

Australopithecus afarensis

Homo neanderthalensis

Selected

Homo erectus

Question 2

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

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Selected

RNA

Ribosomes

Alleles

Genes

Question 3

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

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Selected

Leaves

Fruit

Nuts

Question 4

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

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Selected

Suspended under large branches

Swam 

Walked only on its hands

Walked bipedally (on 2 legs) 

Question 5

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

Your answerChoice

DNA never preserves, so it can rarely be used.

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

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

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