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.

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Abbie Walters

26 December, 16:04

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.

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Carmen Weiss · Answer 1

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)