What is the Scientific Name for the Genus of Hominin

Question

What is the scientific name for the genus of hominin that gave rise to the genus Homo?
A) Paranthropus
B) Australopithecus
C) Kenyanthropus
D) Ardipithecus

Accepted Answer

Australopithecus is widely accepted as the genus that gave rise to Homo, the genus that includes modern humans, Homo sapiens. Australopithecines are considered to be the ancestors of the Homo genus, showing a mix of bipedal locomotion and a combination of ape-like and human-like features in their skulls and teeth.