The current estimate based on comparative genomics for a split of the chimpanzee and hominin line from a common ancestor is about ______ years ago:
A)500,000 to 1 million
B)2 to 3 million
C)3½ to 4½ million
D) 5 ½ to 6 ½ million

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The current estimate for the split of the chimpanzee and hominin line from a common ancestor, based on comparative genomics, is about 5 ½ to 6 ½ million years ago. This timeframe is supported by genetic data comparing differences in DNA sequences between humans and chimpanzees.

The Current Estimate Based on Comparative Genomics for a Split