Human and chimpanzee genomes share 96% DNA sequence identity. What most likely causes humans to be

phenotypically distinct from chimpanzees?



a. the presence of many new genes unique to humans
b. a much larger human genome compared to the chimpanzee genome
c. the loss of higher functioning genes in chimpanzees
d. dramatic changes in chromosome structure and organization in humans
e. small mutations in protein coding sequences and changes in regulatory units of human genes


ANSWER: e

Biology & Microbiology

You might also like to view...

Which area of the brain will integrate taste and smell signals with emotional states and stored

memories? a. the thalamus b. the hypothalamus c. the limbic system d. the pineal gland e. the corpus callosum

Biology & Microbiology

Which of the following is not used as an antiseptic?

A. Chlorhexidine B. 3% hydrogen peroxide C. Aqueous glutaraldehyde D. Iodophor E. Merthiolate

Biology & Microbiology

Xylem sap mainly contains

(A) water and amino acids (B) water and sugar (C) sugar and minerals (D) water and minerals

Biology & Microbiology

Define rugae

What will be an ideal response?

Biology & Microbiology