AIPMT PRELIMS 2004 Zoology Human Evolution MCQ Question
What kind of evidence suggested that man is more closely related with chimpanzee than with other hominoid apes ?
Comparison of chromosomes morphology only
Evidence from fossil remains and the fossil mitochondrial DNA alone
Evidence from DNA extracted from sex chromosomes, autosomes & mitochondria
Evidence from DNA from sex chromosomes only
Correct Answer
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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