The protein-coding gene sequences in humans and chimpanzees
A)are vastly different.
B)are about 50% alike.
C)are about 80% alike.
D)are more than 99% alike.
E)are identical.

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The protein-coding gene sequences in humans and chimpanzees are more than 99% alike. This high degree of similarity suggests that humans and chimpanzees share a relatively recent common ancestor.

The Protein-Coding Gene Sequences in Humans and Chimpanzees