NEETBiologyEvolutionMCQ+4 / −1
There are two opposing views about origin of
modern man. According to one view Homo
erectus in Asia were the ancestors of modern
man. A study of variation of DNA however
suggested African origin of modern man. What
kind of observation of DNA variation could
suggest this ?
- AVariation only in Asia and no variation in Africa
- BSimilar variation in Africa and Asia
- CGreater variation in Africa than in Asia
- DGreater variation in Asia than in Africa
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Correct answer: C
According to Neodarwinism variation is the root cause of evolution.
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