Which Statement Is Most Accurate When Describing Human Evolution

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which statement is most accurate when describing human evolution?

• A)Humans come from chimpanzees.
• B)Humans are not related to chimpanzees evolutionarily.
• C)Humans share a common ancestor with chimpanzees.
• D)Humans are equally related to chimpanzees as to other primates.

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