Asked by Nurdini Sofia on Jul 07, 2024
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Sometimes biologists are alleged to have said that "humans evolved from monkeys." The correct way for a modern biologist to explain the apparent sequence of human evolution is
A) monkeys have evolved less than humans.
B) humans and monkeys share a common ancestor.
C) humans and monkeys are biologically identical.
D) evolution leads toward more perfect forms and humans therefore came after modern monkeys.
E) humans continue to evolve while monkeys do not.
Common Ancestor
The most recent individual from which all organisms in a group are directly descended.
Monkeys
Primates that are not apes or humans, typically having a tail and being smaller than apes, inhabiting mainly tropical forests.
Human Evolution
The lengthy process of change by which people originated from apelike ancestors, involving developments in physical, social, and cultural traits.
- Discern significant hominid species and their influence on the evolution of humans.
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Yakira RaniceJul 08, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Modern biologists understand that humans and monkeys share a common ancestor that lived millions of years ago. Humans did not evolve directly from modern monkeys, but both species evolved from a common ancestor that was neither human nor modern monkey.
Learning Objectives
- Discern significant hominid species and their influence on the evolution of humans.