AIPMT PRELIMS2004Zoology-Evolution

AIPMT PRELIMS 2004 Zoology Human Evolution MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

What kind of evidence suggested that man is more closely related with chimpanzee than with other hominoid apes ?

A

Comparison of chromosomes morphology only

B

Evidence from fossil remains and the fossil mitochondrial DNA alone

C

Evidence from DNA extracted from sex chromosomes, autosomes & mitochondria

D

Evidence from DNA from sex chromosomes only

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

DNA evidence from sex chromosomes, autosomes, and mitochondria provides comprehensive data supporting the close relationship between humans and chimpanzees.

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