Comparisons of 100 human and chimpanzee genes indicate that humans and chimpanzees are genetically about ______ different.
A)10-13 percent
B)60-63 percent
C)25-28 percent
D)18-21 percent
E)3-6 percent

Question

Comparisons of 100 human and chimpanzee genes indicate that humans and chimpanzees are genetically about ______  different.
A)10-13 percent
B)60-63 percent
C)25-28 percent
D)18-21 percent
E)3-6 percent

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Humans and chimpanzees are genetically about 98.5% similar, meaning they are approximately 1.5% different, which falls within the range of 3-6 percent when considering genetic variation.

Comparisons of 100 Human and Chimpanzee Genes Indicate That Humans