Which Statement is Consistent with the Scientific Evidence About the Genus

Question

Which statement is consistent with the scientific evidence about the genus Homo?
A) Evolutionary relationships among various species of Homo are well understood.
B) It excludes Neanderthals.
C) It originated in Africa.
D) It is the only group of organism that walks on two legs.

Accepted Answer

The genus Homo, which includes modern humans and our closest extinct relatives, is widely accepted by the scientific community to have originated in Africa. This is supported by a wealth of fossil evidence indicating that the earliest members of our genus appeared there.