CH 9: Out-of-Africa Hypothesis
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What is the term 'Mitochondrial Eve' used to represent?

  • The most recent common ancestor of all modern humans' matrilineal lines (correct)
  • The first Homo habilis discovered in Africa
  • The earliest Homo erectus fossil found in Eurasia
  • The common ancestor of all mammals

    • What does the genetic trail characterized by mutations or markers in mtDNA support?

  • Modern humans share a common African ancestry (correct)
  • Modern humans originated in Europe
  • Homo erectus is the direct ancestor of modern humans
  • Modern humans have no genetic connections with ancient hominids

    • Which hominid species transition is marked by increasing brain size, more sophisticated tool use, and refined bipedalism?

  • Australopithecus afarensis to Ardipithecus ramidus
  • Homo sapiens to Homo neanderthalensis
  • Homo habilis to Homo erectus (correct)
  • Paranthropus boisei to Homo heidelbergensis

    • What do phylogenetic trees offer a visual representation of?

    <p>Evolutionary relationships and timelines among various hominid species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'Out of Africa' hypothesis propose?

    <p>All human ancestors evolved from a singular origin point in Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do fossils of early human ancestors like Ardipithecus and Australopithecus suggest human evolution originated?

    <p>Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of DNA studies have offered profound insights into human ancestry and migration?

    <p>Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) studies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which continent is considered the cradle of human evolution according to the Out-of-Africa hypothesis?

    <p>Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which continent were the oldest fossils of the Homo lineage, including Homo habilis and Homo erectus, found?

    <p>Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of trait do Ardipithecus fossils, including 'Ardi,' provide insights into?

    <p>Bipedalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the 'Out of Africa' hypothesis?

    <p>Human migration patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which fossil genus is associated with specimens like Lucy, Mrs. Ples, and the Taung Child?

    <p>Australopithecus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the discovery of 'Ardi' contribute to our understanding of human evolution?

    <p>Early bipedalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of DNA studies have provided significant insights into human ancestry and migration?

    <p>Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) studies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where were the oldest fossils of the Homo lineage, including Homo habilis and the earliest Homo erectus, predominantly found?

    <p>Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which fossil records are critical in supporting the 'Out of Africa' hypothesis?

    <p>Fossils of early human ancestors found in Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What features characterize the hominid species transition marked by increasing brain size, sophisticated tool use, and refined bipedalism?

    <p>Increasing brain size, tool use, and bipedalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where were the earliest Homo erectus fossils discovered?

    <p>Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of genetic markers in understanding human evolution according to the 'Out of Africa' hypothesis?

    <p>Tracing human migration patterns over generations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do phylogenetic trees visually represent?

    <p>The evolutionary relationships among different hominid species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the genetic trail characterized by mutations or markers in mtDNA?

    <p>It supports the idea of shared common ancestry among modern humans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature marks the evolutionary trajectory from Homo habilis to Homo erectus to Homo sapiens?

    <p>Increasing brain size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Mitochondrial Eve' represent?

    <p>The most recent common ancestor of all modern humans' matrilineal lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hypothesis is supported by the convergence of fossil and genetic evidence?

    <p>'Out of Africa' hypothesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for tracing human migratory movements through the lens of the 'Out of Africa' hypothesis?

    <p>To understand the global diversity in human populations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hominid species is known for its tool-making abilities and was found only in Africa?

    <p>Homo habilis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do mutations or markers in mtDNA trace back to, in terms of modern humans?

    <p>Africa around 150,000 to 200,000 years ago</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant geographical location is pointed to as the epicenter of human evolution?

    <p>Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key feature marked the transition from Homo habilis to Homo erectus and eventually to Homo sapiens?

    <p>Increasing brain size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where were the oldest fossils of Ardipithecus and Australopithecus discovered, suggesting the origin of human evolution?

    <p>Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which DNA studies have played a significant role in offering insights into human ancestry and migration patterns?

    <p>Mitochondrial DNA studies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of traits do Ardipithecus fossils, including 'Ardi,' provide insights into?

    <p>Early bipedalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which continent is considered the cradle of human evolution according to the Out-of-Africa hypothesis?

    <p>Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant evidence supports the claim that Africa was the starting point for human evolution?

    <p>Rich fossil record of early human ancestors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hominid lineage finds its oldest known fossils in Africa, indicating significant evolutionary milestones on this continent?

    <p>Homo lineage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key aspect marks the transition from Ardipithecus to Australopithecus in terms of human evolution?

    <p>Increase in brain size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Lucy,' 'Mrs. Ples,' and the 'Taung Child' are famous specimens associated with which fossil genus?

    <p>'Australopithecus' genus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Mitochondrial Eve' conceptually represents the most recent common matrilineal ancestor of all __________.

    <p>'Homo sapiens'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) studies particularly valuable in understanding human evolution?

    <p>Their inheritance pattern only through maternal lines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event does the 'Out of Africa' hypothesis illustrate?

    <p>The sequential migration of Homo sapiens from Africa to other continents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the Mitochondrial Eve from other common ancestors in human evolution?

    <p>She is the most recent common ancestor for all modern humans' matrilineal lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What crucial evidence supports the 'Out of Africa' hypothesis?

    <p>Geographical distribution of fossils aligning with genetic data pointing to Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key element marks the transition from Homo habilis to Homo erectus?

    <p>Increase in tool-making abilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the fossil record crucial in supporting the 'Out of Africa' hypothesis?

    <p>It chronologically aligns with genetic data pointing to a singular African origin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the evolutionary trajectory within the genus Homo?

    <p>Increased brain size, advanced tool use, and refined bipedalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Homo habilis from other early hominid species?

    <p>'Being known for its tool-making abilities'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Phylogenetic trees offer visual representation of' what evolutionary concept?

    <p>'Divergence and relationships among various hominid species'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'Out of Africa' hypothesis propose about human origins?

    <p>Modern humans originated from a single point in Africa and dispersed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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