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Which of the following apes is/are genetically closest to modern humans (Homo sapiens) sharing approximately of their DNA sequence alignment?

  1. A
    Chimpanzee and Bonobo
  2. B
    Gorilla
  3. C
    Orangutan
  4. D
    Gibbon

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DNA sequencing studies show that Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) and Bonobos (Pan paniscus) are our closest living evolutionary relatives, sharing about of their genetic configuration with humans.

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Which of the following apes is/are genetically closest to modern humans (Homo sapiens) sharing approximately of their DNA sequence alignment?
A
Chimpanzee and Bonobo
B
Gorilla
C
Orangutan
D
Gibbon

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