Straightforward Comparisons of Human and Chimpanzee DNA Are Misleading Because

question 53

Multiple Choice

Straightforward comparisons of human and chimpanzee DNA are misleading because __________.

• A) we do not share any of our genetic makeup with primates
• B) it takes multiple DNA base pairs to influence human traits
• C) the species-specific genetic material responsible for human attributes is extensive
• D) the communication system between the cell nucleus and cytoplasm is more intricate in primates

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