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What advantages man got over other primates by having erect posture and large brain.

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Erect posture increased height which provided greater range of vision for life in open savannah. Large brain increased intelligence and provided proper coordination of movements.
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OSWAAL PUBLICATION-EVOLUTION-TOPIC :2 EVOLUIONARY THEORIES .ITS MECHANISM AND EVOLUTION OF MAN( SHORT ANSWER TYPE TYPE QUESTIONS-I)
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  5. Migration may enhance or blurr the effects of selection. Comment.

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  7. Differentiate between Homo habilis and Homo erectus.

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  8. Define the terms : a) Gene Flow b) Genetic drift.

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  9. Explain the origin of simple organic compounds on the primitive earth.

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  13. Write four important resemblances between apes and humans.

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  15. Name the main stages in human evolution in order of their appearance.

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  18. Describe the Lamarck's theory of evolution.

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