DNA sequences in many human genes are very similar to the sequences of corresponding genes in chimpanzees. The most likely explanation for this result is that

a. humans and chimpanzees share a relatively recent common ancestor.

b. humans evolved from chimpanzees.

c. chimpanzees evolved from humans.

d. convergent evolution led to the DNA similarities.

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Biology

Alexander Dixon

16 March, 11:32

DNA sequences in many human genes are very similar to the sequences of corresponding genes in chimpanzees. The most likely explanation for this result is that

a. humans and chimpanzees share a relatively recent common ancestor.

b. humans evolved from chimpanzees.

c. chimpanzees evolved from humans.

d. convergent evolution led to the DNA similarities.

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Diya Stephens · Answer 1

Answer:a. humans and chimpanzees share a relatively recent common ancestor.

Explanation:

Humans and chimpanzees are not evolved from one another, but both have a common ancestors. Humans share a common ape ancestor with chimpanzees who is expected to live 6-8 million years ago. The humans and chimpanzees have been evolved differently from this ancestor.