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 seiba

Homo erectus

Australopithecus afarensis

Question 2

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

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RNA

Alleles

Ribosomes

Selected

Genes

Question 3

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

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Fruit

Leaves

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Nuts

Question 4

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

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Swam 

Walked bipedally (on 2 legs) 

Walked only on its hands

Selected

Suspended under large branches

Question 5

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

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Selected

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

DNA never preserves, so it can rarely be used.

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.