People and chimpanzees share many characteristics--from the way they greet people to the way they eat their food. According to what we know about the genetic code, what is the reason why there are so many similarities between people and chimpanzees?
A. Humans share 99% of our DNA with the chimpanzee, our closest genetic relative.
B. Chimpanzees have high intellect and can model human behavior regardless of the genetic code.
C. Chimpanzees can imitate the behavior of various species.
D. Humans share about 50% of DNA with chimpanzees, allowing for some degree of similarity.
Answer: A
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