Question

The statement "Humans evolved from chimpanzees" is a common misconception. Which of the statements is a more accurate description of the evolutionary relationship between chimpanzees and humans? A) Chimpanzees are the next group that will turn into humans. B) Gorillas, not chimpanzees, share a most recent common ancestor with humans. C) Humans and chimpanzees share a relatively recent common ancestor. D) There was a population of chimpanzees that had mutations that made them human.

Answer 1

C) Humans and chimpanzees share a relatively recent common ancestor.

Answer 2

The answer is C) Humans an chimpanzees, share a relatively recent common ancestor.

Humans and chimps evolved from a common ancestor named CHLCA (Chimpanzee- Human last common ancestor)