Question:

Which of the following had the smallest brain capacity?

Updated On: May 5, 2024
  • Homo neanderthalensis
  • Homo habilis
  • Homo erectus
  • Homo sapiens
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

The brain capacity gradually increased from early human ancestors to modern man. Homo habilis had 650 - 800cc brain capacity which increased around 900cc in Homo erectus. The Neanderthal man (Homo neanderthalensis) had 1400cc brain capacity which evolved to around 1450cc in Homo sapiens.
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Evolution

Evolution is a process that occurs in changes in the genetic content of a population over time. Evolutionary change is generally classified into two: microevolution and macroevolution. The process of changes in allele frequencies in a population over time is a microevolutionary process. Three main mechanisms that cause allele frequency change are natural selection, genetic drift, and gene flow. On the other hand, macroevolution refers to change at or above the level of the species.