In Darwin's thinking, the more closely related two different organisms are, the
A)more similar their habitats are.
B)less similar their DNA sequences are.
C)more recently they shared a common ancestor.
D)less likely they are to have the same genes in common.
E)more similar they are in size.

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According to Darwin's theory of evolution, closely related organisms share a more recent common ancestor. This means that they are more similar in terms of their genetic makeup and overall characteristics. Therefore, choice C is the most accurate statement.

In Darwin's Thinking, the More Closely Related Two Different Organisms