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Which one of the following is closet relative of man?

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Chimpanzee
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Orangutan
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Gorilla
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Gibbon
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Solution

The correct option is A Chimpanzee
Chimpanzee is closest relative of man because of the following points;
  1. Dental formula same as human i.e.2123/2123 and It is very closest ape to Human.
  2. Tail absent
  3. DNA matches about 85% to 95%
  4. Erect posture.
So, the correct answer is 'Chimpanzee'

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