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The closest relative of modern man is considered to be

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Chimpanzee
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Orangutan
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Apes
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Gibbon
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Solution

The correct option is B Chimpanzee
Various lines of evidence indicate that our closest relative are Chimpanzee, followed by Gorillas and then Orangutans and then Gibbons.

The closest relative of modern man is considered to be Chimpanze on the basis of:

(i) Similar banding pattern in 3'd and 6`h chromosome.

(ii) Similar blood groups (ABO)

(iii) Similar blood proteins.

So, the correct answer is 'Chimpanzee'



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