NEET Biology question

What was the most significant trend in the evolution of modern man (*Homo sapiens*) from his ancestors?

(A)Shortening of jaws
(B)Binocular vision
(C)Increasing brain capacityCorrect
(D)Upright posture

Answer: (C)

Solution

The first human-like being was the hominid called *Homo* h*abilis*. The brain capacities were between 650-800cc. They probably did not eat meat. Fossils discovered in Java in 1891 revealed the next stage, i.e., *Homo erectus*.*Homo erectus* had a large brain and probably are meat ester. The Neanderthal man with a

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