Asked by Julie Lanagan on May 27, 2024
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When did Homo sapiens interbreed with Neanderthals and other extinct human populations?
A) before evolving in Africa for hundreds of thousands of years
B) after spreading across Asia, Europe, and the Americas
C) after migrating out of the African continent
D) none of the above
Incomplete Lineage Sorting
A genetic phenomenon where the genealogy of particular genes does not correspond perfectly with the species phylogeny, often due to ancestral polymorphism and the coalescence process.
Phylogeny Of Great Apes
The evolutionary history and lineage of the great apes, which include humans, chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans, highlighting their common ancestors and diversification.
Confusion Resolved
The clarification or elimination of misunderstanding, uncertainty, or difficulty.
- Contrast and examine leading hypotheses regarding human evolution and acquire knowledge of the genetic factors contributing to lactose intolerance.
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Avionna DawsonMay 28, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Homo sapiens interbred with Neanderthals and other extinct human populations after migrating out of the African continent, as genetic evidence suggests that this interbreeding occurred in various regions outside of Africa.
Learning Objectives
- Contrast and examine leading hypotheses regarding human evolution and acquire knowledge of the genetic factors contributing to lactose intolerance.