The genetic analysis of Neanderthal bones indicates they

Select one:

a. were most similar to chimpanzees

b. engaged in some (very little) interbreeding with humans (Homo sapiens)

c. were identical to Homo sapiens

d. were identical to Homo erectus

The correct answer will be option-B.

Explanation:

Homo neanderthelensis or Neanderthals are the close relatives of the Homo sapiens or modern humans which became extinct around 10,000 years ago.

The Neanderthals and sapiens are the two related species of the same genus Homo but they showed distinct features like Neanderthals were muscular and shorter in height compared to the Homo sapiens. Recent fossils indicated that Neanderthals and Homo sapiens interbreed in some parts of the world as they were closely related to each other.

Thus, Option-B is the correct answer.