The Hominin family includes __________.
A) humans as well as the great apes
B) all extinct human ancestors after the split from the last common ancestor with chimps
C) humans as well as all extinct ancestors after the split from the last common ancestor with chimps
D) all primate ancestors of humans

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The hominin family includes humans as well as all extinct ancestors after the split from the last common ancestor with chimps. This includes species such as australopithecines and early forms of Homo. Option A is incorrect because it does not include all extinct hominin ancestors. Option B is incorrect because it does not include living hominins such as humans and great apes. Option D is incorrect because it includes all primate ancestors, not just hominins.

The Hominin Family Includes __________