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Based on scientific theories of evolution, humans are not descended from gorillas or chimps. Rather,
 
  A. they are descended from gorillas.
  B. they are descended from chimps.
  C. it is the other way around: gorillas and chimps are descended from humans.
  D. humans and African apes share a common ancestor.
  E. humans are descended from Adam and Eve.

Question 2

In primate evolution, in which of the following epochs did proto-monkeys dominate?
 
  A. Miocene (235 m.y.a.)
  B. Paleocene (6554 m.y.a.)
  C. Oligocene (3423 m.y.a.)
  D. Eocene (5434 m.y.a.)
  E. Pliocene (52.6 m.y.a.)


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Reply #1 on: Aug 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


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