1-73. WITH REGARD TO THE SURVIVING MEMBERS OF THE PRIMATE FAMILY TRE...

1.1-73. With regard to the surviving members of the primate family tree,

a.

members of the family tree share 78.8% of their DNA.

b.

members of the family tree share 98.8% of their DNA.

c.

chimpanzees and gorillas share 50% of their genes.

d.

humans share only 1.2% of their genes with other members of the family tree.

e.

there is little genetic similarity between primate groups.

Difficulty:

2

Question ID:

1.1-73

Page Ref:

18, 20

Topic:

Evolution of the Human Species

Skill:

Factual

Answer: b. members of the family tree share 98.8% of their DNA.