Chapter 30, Problem 2TS

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The use of biotechnology to show that humans today have Neanderthal genes and, therefore, Cro-Magnons and Neanderthals interbred with one another.

Introduction:

Evolution is responsible for speciation and several newly formed species have common ancestors. A common ancestor will always be identified by related species in existence. The evidence for connection among species can be many, including fossil record, and anatomical and behavioral similarities. With advancement in technology, the molecular evidence are used as a powerful tool to identify the connection among organism.