Question

By comparing homologous sequences of proteins in different organisms, we see that humans and chimps have extremely similar biochemistry, whereas humans and red bread mold have many differences. What does this observation imply?

Select one:

a.
Humans and chimps are the same species


b.
Humans evolved from chimps, not red bread mold


c.
Humans and chimps evolved at the same time


d.
Humans and chimps have a close common ancestor, and humans and red bread mold have a much older common ancestor

Answer 1

Answer: D
Why?
I say d is the correct answer since most of the things it said on the answer were in the reading.
That’s how you can easily get the answer!