"Human evolved from chimpanzees" - Explain why this is not an accurate view of human evolution. In you
answer:
e sure to indicate what misconceptions about evolution this statement illustrates, and
explain why there are physical similarities and differences between humans and chimpanzees (do NOT list the
differences, just explain why/how they exist).
Ru
ic: To earn full points for the ‘addresses the question and is scientifically accurate’ part of the holistic ru
ic, please
use the following:
Misconceptions about evolution:
this statement implies that one extant species is the ancestor of another (it also implies that individuals evolve,
oth of which are false). Do not need to have point about individuals don't evolve.
humans and chimpanzees share a recent common ancestor, but one did not evolve into the othe
Why physical similarities and differences
physical similarities exist between humans and chimpanzees because they share a recent common ancestor from
whom they inherited many homologous traits
physical differences exist between humans and chimpanzees because they have acquired changes in allele
frequencies independently after those two lineages diverged from their most recent common ancestor (through
mutations, drift, selection) saying that they evolved independently is sufficient — don't need to list the mechanisms, but
if they do refer to some they should be co
ect!
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