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2010 · Q42
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Evolution question

2010 · Q42

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The most apparent changes during the evolutionary history of Homo sapiens is traced in
  1. A
    Remarkable increase in the brain size
  2. B
    Walking upright
  3. C
    Loss of body hair
  4. D
    Shortening of the jaws
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Correct answer: A

The brain capacity gradually increased from early human ancestors to modern man. Homo habilis had 650 - 800cc brain capacity which increased around 900cc in Homo erectus. The Neanderthal man (Homo neanderthalensis) had 1400cc brain capacity which evolved to around 1450cc in Homo sapiens.

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