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1. Introduction to Biology(0)
2. Chemistry(0)
3. Water(0)
4. Biomolecules(0)
5. Cell Components(0)
6. The Membrane(0)
7. Energy and Metabolism(0)
8. Respiration(0)
9. Photosynthesis(0)
10. Cell Signaling(0)
11. Cell Division(0)
12. Meiosis(0)
13. Mendelian Genetics(0)
14. DNA Synthesis(0)
15. Gene Expression(0)
16. Regulation of Expression(0)
17. Viruses(0)
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18. Biotechnology(0)
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20. Development(0)
21. Evolution(0)
22. Evolution of Populations(0)
- Hardy-Weinberg Model
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- Genetic Variation
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23. Speciation(0)
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24. History of Life on Earth(0)
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30. Overview of Animals(0)
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32. Vertebrates(0)
33. Plant Anatomy(0)
34. Vascular Plant Transport(0)
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36. Plant Reproduction(0)
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37. Plant Sensation and Response(0)
38. Animal Form and Function(0)
39. Digestive System(0)
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40. Circulatory System(0)
41. Immune System(0)
42. Osmoregulation and Excretion(0)
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43. Endocrine System(0)
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44. Animal Reproduction(0)
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45. Nervous System(0)
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46. Sensory Systems(0)
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47. Muscle Systems(0)
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49. Animal Behavior(0)
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25. Phylogeny

Phylogeny

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25. Phylogeny

12PRACTICE PROBLEM

Modern humans are said to have originated in Africa over the past 200,000 years. Which of the following is likely to be the most recent common ancestor of modern humans if we based it on the following phylogenetic tree?

ANSWERS OPTIONS

A

Homo sapiens

B

Homo habilis

C

Homo erectus

D

Homo neanderthalensis

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