The figure below shows the percent of selected DNA sequences that match between a chimpanzee and other primates.These data support the hypothesis that ________.
A)the chimpanzee's closest surviving relative is humans
B)chimpanzees and gibbons are the most closely related
C)orangutans are the primates least closely related to chimpanzees
D)Old World monkeys and gibbons are the most closely related

Question

The figure below shows the percent of selected DNA sequences that match between a chimpanzee and other primates.These data support the hypothesis that ________. 
A)the chimpanzee's closest surviving relative is humans 
B)chimpanzees and gibbons are the most closely related 
C)orangutans are the primates least closely related to chimpanzees 
D)Old World monkeys and gibbons are the most closely related

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The figure shows that chimpanzees share the highest percentage of DNA sequence match with humans, which supports the hypothesis that chimpanzees and humans are closely related and share a common ancestor. Therefore, choice A is the best answer. Choices B, C, and D are not supported by the data in the figure.

The Figure Below Shows the Percent of Selected DNA Sequences