The Denisovans, distant cousins to Neandertals known only from a finger fragment and a wisdom tooth, lived in Asia 400,000-500,000 years ago. Which modern-day human population inherited one-twentieth of their DNA from Denisovan ancestors?

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Studies have shown that modern-day Melanesians, who live in the South Pacific, have inherited about 1- 4% of their DNA from Denisovan ancestors, which is the highest among any modern human population. Therefore, C is the best choice. A, D, and E are geographically close but they do not have significant ancestral connection with Denisovans. While some Native Americans do have a small amount of Denisovan ancestry, it is not as significant as that of Melanesians.

The Denisovans, Distant Cousins to Neandertals Known Only from a Finger