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Scientists want to determine how closely related chimpanzees are to humans. Which data would give the MOST accurate comparison?

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DNA would help determine the most accurate comparison.

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Bone structures. For example, vestigial and homologous structures could be in common with both humans and chimpanzees. We have a similar bone structure to chimpanzees, look at our teeth, skulls, and arm. We have opposable thumbs like they do. 
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