Genome sequencing shows that humans share the greatest genomic similarities with
A) yeast.
B) a nematode worm.
C) a fruit fly.
D) a cow.
E) a chimpanzee.

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Genome sequencing has shown that humans share the greatest genomic similarities with chimpanzees, with approximately 98% of our DNA being identical. This is due to the fact that humans and chimpanzees share a common ancestor that lived about 6-7 million years ago, and have undergone relatively little genetic divergence since that time. While there are some similarities between humans and other organisms such as yeast, nematode worms, and fruit flies, these are far less extensive than the similarities between humans and chimpanzees. Cow genomes are not as similar to humans.

Genome Sequencing Shows That Humans Share the Greatest Genomic Similarities