Genetic Data Indicate That the Last Common Ancestor of Humans

question 49

Multiple Choice

Genetic data indicate that the last common ancestor of humans and chimpanzees lived between

• A) 2 and 1 mya.
• B) 4 and 2 mya.
• C) 5 and 3 mya.
• D) 7 and 5 mya.

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