Question

The amino acids for beta hemoglobin found in five animal species were compared to the amino acids found in human (Homo sapiens) beta hemoglobin. The number of sequence differences was recorded.

Based on the molecular data, what inference could you make about the anatomy of these species compared to human anatomy?
A) Anatomically, lemurs are most like humans.
B) Anatomically, gorillas are most like humans.
C) Anatomically, none of the species are similar to humans.
D) Anatomically, only the lemur differs from humans in any way.

Answer 1

anatomically, gorillas are most like humans

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Answer 2

The correct answer is option B.

Step-by-step explanation:

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According to the data, we will analyze each of the options:

A) Anatomically, lemurs are like humans. This option is incorrect.

B) Anatomically, gorillas are more like humans. This option is correct since gorillas and humans are similar

C) Anatomically, none of the species is similar to humans. This answer is incorrect since gorillas are similar to humans.

D) Anatomically, only the lemur differs from humans in some way. This answer is incorrect.

After the analysis, we conclude that the correct answer is option B.