[Campbell Biology P.802] Based on the provided text, which of the following is a characteris... | Practice Question

Based on the provided text, which of the following is a characteristic of Homo naledi ?

  • A: It had a large brain size comparable to *Homo sapiens*.
  • B: Its foot structure indicated it was fully bipedal.
  • C: Its hand shape suggested a lack of fine motor skills.
  • D: It is considered a very late member of the *Homo* genus, originating less than 500,000 years ago.

Explanation

The text clearly states that 'The structure of its foot indicates that H. naledi was fully bipedal, and the shape of its hand suggests that H. naledi had fine motor skills'. It also specifies that H. naledi had a 'small brain' and was an 'early member' of the Homo genus, originating over 1.5 million years ago.