Both Fossil and DNA Sequence Data Indicate That the Human

Question

Both fossil and DNA sequence data indicate that the human species originated in
A) North America
B) Europe
C) Asia
D) Africa
E) South America

Accepted Answer

Both fossil and DNA sequence data indicate that the human species originated in Africa. Fossil evidence shows that the earliest hominids, the group that includes humans, appeared in Africa over 6 million years ago. Additionally, genetic studies using DNA sequences from modern human populations also indicate that the oldest and most diverse human genetic lineages are found in Africa.