Humans and chimpanzees both have large brains because their common ancestor had a large brain. Thus, their large brain size is considered a(n)_______ trait.
A) analogous
B) aligned
C) homologous
D) coincident
E) coordinate

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Homologous traits are traits that are similar due to a shared ancestry. In this case, both humans and chimpanzees inherited their large brain size from their common ancestor. Analogous traits, on the other hand, are traits that are similar due to convergent evolution, or adapting to similar environments independently. Aligned, coincident, and coordinate are not terms used in biology to describe traits.

Humans and Chimpanzees Both Have Large Brains Because Their Common