Question Detail
Question
Which feature distinguishes Homo sapiens from his ancestors?
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Homo sapiens are distinguished from their hominin ancestors by a combination of features: fully bipedal (walking upright), relatively hairless skin, reduced jaw and tooth size, and a significantly increased brain size. All these traits are characteristic of modern humans.
Hint
Do modern humans have all these features compared to earlier hominins?