Which of the following characteristics helps to define a hominin?
A-long upper arms
B-large brain size
C-large molar teeth
D-arboreal quadrupedalism

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Answer:

The correct answer is option B-large brain size.

Explanation:

Hominins are the living being which is a type or tribe of a group of an organism called primates. These primates are also called hominids.

Hominin represents the living group of the organism which shows three important characteristics:

1. Bipedalism: the ability to walk on two legs.

2. Large cranial size: large brain capacity (1500 cc) of Homo sapiens.

3. Reduced canine size: reduced size of teeth.

The only living hominin is "humans".

Thus, option B-large brain size is the correct answer.