Question
Biology Question on evolution
Which of the following had the smallest brain capacity?
A
Homo neanderthalensis
B
Homo habilis
C
Homo erectus
D
Homo sapiens
Answer
Homo habilis
Explanation
Solution
The brain capacity gradually increased from early human ancestors to modern man. Homo habilis had 650 - 800cc brain capacity which increased around 900cc in Homo erectus. The Neanderthal man (Homo neanderthalensis) had 1400cc brain capacity which evolved to around 1450cc in Homo sapiens.