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Which one of the following is the closest relative of man?

A
Orangutan
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Gibbon
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C
Gorilla
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Sinanthropus/Chimpanzee
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Solution

The correct option is D Sinanthropus/Chimpanzee
Man has a significant resemblance with Sinanthropus/chimpanzees. They share 100% DNA homology.

Man shares 97% DNA homology with orangutans.

Man shares 96% DNA homology with gorilla.

Man shares 98% DNA homology with gibbon.

Hence the correct option is
a. Sinanthropus/Chimpanzee

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