Question

question 12 (2.5 points)
our closest extinct relative is _.
homo erectus
homo habilis
homo neanderthalensis
australopithecus afarensis
australopithecus africanus

Explanation:

Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) are the closest extinct relatives of modern humans. They share a common ancestor with Homo sapiens and have significant genetic overlap.

Answer:

Homo neanderthalensis