May 14, 2008

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Extend the learning experience with these in-depth
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The Chromosome Connection

The Chromosome Connection

Students are taken on a chromosome comparison "adventure", in which the banding patterns are compared on the chromosomes of humans and apes.

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Calculating Cousins

Building Bodies

Upright posture and the ability to walk on two legs are crucial, major adaptations associated with the divergence of the human lineage from a common ancestor with the African apes. Learn how we stood up!