The hominin that is the direct ancestor of the genus Homo is __________.

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The direct ancestor of the genus Homo is not certain, as there is not enough fossil evidence to conclusively identify the species that directly led to the evolution of Homo. Various hominin species, such as Australopithecus africanus, Australopithecus garhi, and Australopithecus sediba, have been suggested as possible direct ancestors, but none have been definitively proven. Therefore, the best choice is not certain (option D).

The Hominin That Is the Direct Ancestor of the Genus