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Bonus: Which primates are most closely related to humans (they

share the most recent common ancestor, which was neither
human nor this current primate)?
o Old World monkeys
o gorillas
o orangutans
chimpanzees

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Final answer:

Chimpanzees are the primates most closely related to humans.


Step-by-step explanation:

The primates most closely related to humans are chimpanzees. Humans and chimpanzees share a common ancestor that existed around 7 million years ago. This common ancestor gave rise to both humans and chimpanzees. Therefore, chimpanzees are our closest living relatives.


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