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BIO 101 Classification and Evolution of living things Objective Question
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Primates evolved during which period of the Cenozoic Era?
Options
A Quaternary Period
B Tertiary Period
Correct Answer
C Cretaceous Period
D Jurassic Period
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Primates evolved during the Tertiary Period (Paleogene) of the Cenozoic Era, which also saw the diversification of mammals, flowering plants, and other life.

Hint

The Cenozoic era is known as the 'Age of Mammals' and primates are mammals.

Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: Classification and Evolution of living things
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1050 of 2556
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