wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

What kind of evidence suggested that man is more closely related with the chimpanzee than with other hominoid apes?

A
Comparison of chromosomes morphology only
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Evidence from fossil remains and the fossil mitochondrial DNA alone
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Evidence from DNA extracted from sex chromosomes, autosomes and mitochondria
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
Evidence from DNA from sex chromosomes only
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is C Evidence from DNA extracted from sex chromosomes, autosomes and mitochondria
Evidence from DNA extracted from sex chromosomes, autosomes and mitochondria suggests that man is more closely related to the chimpanzees than with other hominoid apes. Chimpanzees and man have a common ancestor. We share 99% of our genes with chimpanzees.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Introduction to human evolution
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon