Which of the following characteristics helps to define a hominin
Asked by maham237 @ in Medicine viewed by 324 People
A-long upper arms
B-large brain size
C-large molar teeth
D-arboreal quadrupedalism
Answered by maham237 @
Answer:
The correct answer is option B-large brain size.
Explanation:
Hominins are the living being which is a type or tribe of a group of an organism called primates. These primates are also called hominids.
Hominin represents the living group of the organism which shows three important characteristics:
1. Bipedalism: the ability to walk on two legs.
2. Large cranial size: large brain capacity (1500 cc) of Homo sapiens.
3. Reduced canine size: reduced size of teeth.
The only living hominin is "humans".
Thus, option B-large brain size is the correct answer.
Similar Questions
Which of the following best defines the term secondary data
Asked by admin @ in History viewed by 381 persons
Which of the following is the best definition for secondary source?
O
A. A timeline describing the major parts of an event
O
B. A description of an event written …
Which of the following best defines the term transgenic organism
Asked by admin @ in Biology viewed by 449 persons
Which of these best describes a transgenic organism?
A)DNA from one or organism is put into another
B) delete part of the original DNA
C) humans choose which organisms should …
Total utility is best defined by which of the following
Asked by admin @ in Business viewed by 350 persons
Which of the following statements best describes the law of diminishing marginal utility?
A. As a consumer increases consumption of a good, the marginal utility received from that good increases. …
Which of the following is a characteristic of pure capitalism
Asked by admin @ in History viewed by 360 persons
What are the characteristics of capitalism? Select all that apply.
1. The government sets prices and wages.
2. Farms and factories are owned by private individuals.
3. People are free …
Macroeconomics is best defined by which of the following statements
Asked by admin @ in Computers and Technology viewed by 347 persons
Which of the following statements about microeconomics and macroeconomics is correct? A. Macroeconomics does not involve the analysis of economic policy. B. Microeconomics involves the study of how households and …
Define the roles of the following in american foreign policy
Asked by admin @ in History viewed by 305 persons
In 2–3 paragraphs, evaluate the five basic goals of US foreign policy, and explain the role of the government in their implementation. Be sure to define the purpose of foreign …
Which of the following is used to help calculate interest
Asked by admin @ in Mathematics viewed by 284 persons
The formula used to calculate simple interest is modeled by I=prt, where I=simple interest, p=principle, r=interest rate, and t=time, measured in years. Which of the following options represent(s) an alternative …
Define the following parts of a camera aperture lens shutter
Asked by admin @ in Arts viewed by 333 persons
Define the following parts of a camera:
- aperture - lens - shutter
Which of the following best defines a graduated income tax
Asked by admin @ in English viewed by 358 persons
Which of the following best defines a graduated income tax?
A. an income tax that increases with a person’s level of education
B. an income tax that replaces an earlier …
Which of the following activities would not help increase flexibility
Asked by admin @ in Health viewed by 413 persons
Which of the following activities would NOT help increase flexibility?
a. tai chi
b. sunbathing
c. playing basketball
d. tennis
Which of the following statements best defines the term operon
Asked by admin @ in Biology viewed by 332 persons
Which of the following statements best defines the term operon? a. An operon is a region of RNA that consists of the coding regions of more than one gene. b. …
Which of the following characteristics is unique to ottonian manuscripts
Asked by admin @ in Social Studies viewed by 434 persons
Which of the following characteristics is unique to Ottonian manuscripts? a. They conveyed a sense of spirituality and deep felt emotion. b. Gesture and gaze conveyed the meaning. c. They …
Which of the following areas would technology help to support
Asked by admin @ in Computer Science viewed by 335 persons
Which of the following areas would technology help to support?
Which of the following best defines a class
Asked by admin @ in Computer Science viewed by 323 persons
Which of the following best defines a class?
Which of the following options are virtualization characteristics
Asked by admin @ in Computer Science viewed by 361 persons
Which of the following options are virtualization characteristics?
Isolation
All of the options
Partitioning
Encapsulation
Most viewed questions in Medicine
Combining two drugs can intensify the effects this is called
Asked by wiki @ in Medicine viewed by 543 persons
Patient is experiencing burning pain under the ribs
Asked by maham237 @ in Medicine viewed by 535 persons
Icd 10 code for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
Asked by maham237 @ in Medicine viewed by 522 persons
What are the three types of transmission based precautions
Asked by maham237 @ in Medicine viewed by 511 persons
The three types of protein fibers in connective tissue are
Asked by admin @ in Medicine viewed by 507 persons
The urinary bladder is found in which abdominopelvic region
Asked by maham237 @ in Medicine viewed by 479 persons
Republicanism is a form of government in which power
Asked by maham237 @ in Medicine viewed by 440 persons