Zookeeper Ross knows that he shares some of his genetic makeup with the chimpanzee, Chumley. You could tell Ross that about _____ percent of their DNA is identical.
A) 80
B) 85
C) 90
D) 95

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Humans share about 98% of their DNA with chimpanzees, so it is safe to assume that zookeeper Ross, who is also a primate, would share a similar percentage of genetic makeup with Chumley. Of the answer choices given, 95% comes closest to this estimate.

Zookeeper Ross Knows That He Shares Some of His Genetic