Chimpanzees Are Considered to Be Our Closest Extant Relative Because

question 25

Multiple Choice

Chimpanzees are considered to be our closest extant relative because

• A)they have prehensile tails.
• B)their genome is 99% identical to the human genome.
• C)their upper/lower limbs equally account for bearing the body weight.
• D)they have flat,spreading noses.
• E)they are a highly social species.

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