Chimpanzees are considered to be our closest extant relative because  

A.  they have prehensile tails.
B.  their genome is 99% identical to the human genome.
C.  their upper/lower limbs equally account for bearing the body weight.
D.  they have flat, spreading noses.
E.  they are a highly social species.


B.  their genome is 99% identical to the human genome.

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a. all of the choices b. in that their venom is 5 to 10 times more potent c. in that they respond more aggressively to their alarm pheromone d. by stinging their target multiple times rather than just once

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The number of species on an island depends on the size of the island and its distance from a mainland. This statement would most likely be made by _____

a. an explorer b. a biogeographer c. a geologist d. a philosopher

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List the events that occur in an allergic reaction

What will be an ideal response?

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The tentative explanation to be tested is called

A. a hypothesis. B. a theory. C. a hunch. D. the conclusion. E. the data.

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