The idea that the origin of all modern humans can be traced to a single African ancestor ("Eve"):
A) is based on evidence from mitochondrial DNA.
B) is accepted by nearly all biological anthropologists today.
C) means that Neanderthals and modern humans most likely interbred.
D) All of the answers are correct.

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The concept of a mitochondrial "Eve" is based on the study of mitochondrial DNA, which is passed from mother to offspring. This evidence suggests that all modern humans can trace their ancestry back to a single woman, often referred to as "Mitochondrial Eve," who lived in Africa. The idea does not directly imply that Neanderthals and modern humans interbred (that's a separate conclusion drawn from different evidence), nor is it accepted by nearly all biological anthropologists without some debate and nuances regarding human evolution and migration patterns.

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