DNA Sequences in Many Human Genes Are Very Similar to the Sequences

question 32

Multiple Choice

DNA sequences in many human genes are very similar to the sequences of corresponding genes in chimpanzees. The most likely explanation for this result is that

• A) humans and chimpanzees share a relatively recent common ancestor.
• B) humans evolved from chimpanzees.
• C) chimpanzees evolved from humans.
• D) convergent evolution led to the DNA similarities.
• E) humans and chimpanzees are not closely related.

Understand the impact of attributions on perceptions of ability and effort.

Describe the effects of task difficulty and success/failure on attributions.

Recognize common biases in attribution, including the false consensus effect.

Understand the concept of linear relationships between two variables.

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