The last common ancestor shared by humans and chimpanzees lived about

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The last common ancestor shared by humans and chimpanzees lived about 5-7 million years ago, according to current estimates based on genetic and fossil evidence. This is also supported by studies of the divergence rate between the two species. Option A is incorrect as humans and chimpanzees have been evolving separately for much longer than 6,000-8,000 years. Option B is incorrect as it is too early for the emergence of primates as we know them, let alone humans and chimpanzees. Option D is too far back in time for the split between the two species.

The Last Common Ancestor Shared by Humans and Chimpanzees Lived