Asked by
Sophia Hebrink
on Dec 20, 2024Verified
Humans and chimpanzees shared a common ancestor approximately:
A) 2-4 million years ago.
B) 3-6 million years ago.
C) 5-10 million years ago.
D) 10-15 million years ago.
Common Ancestor
The most recent individual from which all organisms in a group are directly descended.
Million Years
A unit of time used in geology, paleontology, and astronomy, equivalent to 1,000,000 years, often used to date events or processes on a geological time scale.
Chimpanzees
A species of great apes known for their intelligence and complex social behaviors, closely related to humans and sharing approximately 98% of our genetic DNA.
- Acquire knowledge about the genetic and evolutionary connections between present-day humans and ancient hominids.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the genetic and evolutionary connections between present-day humans and ancient hominids.