Which of the following is correct regarding the genetic similarities evident among the various members of the primate families?
A) Members of the primate family share 78.8 percent of their DNA.
B) Humans and chimpanzees share 98.8 percent of their DNA.
C) Chimpanzees and gorillas share 50 percent of their genes.
D) Humans share only 1.2 percent of their genes with other primates.
E) There is little genetic similarity between the primate groups.

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Humans and chimpanzees share 98.8 percent of their DNA, which is the highest genetic similarity among the primate families. Option A is incorrect because the percentage is not shared by all members of the primate family. Option C is incorrect as it refers to the genetic similarity between only two primate species. Option D is also incorrect as humans share a significant amount of genetic material with other primates. Option E is wrong as there is indeed significant genetic similarity between the various primate groups.

Which of the Following Is Correct Regarding the Genetic Similarities