Question

Among the human ancestors, the brain size was more than 1000cc in

• A. Homo habilis
• B. Homo neanderthalensis
• C. Homo erectus
• D. all the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Homo neanderthalensis

Cranial capacity is defined as the volume of the interior of cranium of vertebrates, the ones that possess a cranium and a brain. Cranial volume is used to approximate the size of the brain, which suggests the intelligence of the organism.

Homo neanderthalensis having cranial capacity 1300 to 1600cc.

Cranial capacity of Homo habilis is nearly 800cc.

Cranial capacity of Homo erectus is 900cc.