Whale DNA Is More Similar to Hippo DNA Than to the DNA

question 86

Multiple Choice

Whale DNA is more similar to hippo DNA than to the DNA of any other mammal.This indicates that

• A) whales descended from hippos.
• B) hippos descended from whales.
• C) hippos are whales' closest living relatives.
• D) whales and hippos may be the same species.

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