Question

If the Neanderthals are not the direct ancestors of humans, is it still possible for humans and Neanderthals to be related?

• A. Yes, because we share a common ancestor
• B. Yes, but only if humans and Neanderthals could have interbred
• C. No, because the human evolutionary tree is strictly linear and without branches
• D. No, because this means that Neanderthals evolved from an entirely different branch of organisms than humans did

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Correct answer is (a) Yes, because we share a common ancestor