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About 96% of the information in human DNA is found in gorilla DNA. This evidence supports which statement?

A) Humans evolved from gorillas.


B) Gorillas and humans diverged from a common ancestor.


C) As gorillas evolve, they will become more similar to humans.


D) Gorillas and humans are too different for meaningful genetic comparisons.

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Answer:

b

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The evidence "about 96% of the information in human DNA is found in gorilla DNA" supports that the gorillas and humans emerged from a common ancestor. It does't necessarily mean that we evolved directly from the gorilla as some people say. The correct answer is B. 
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