Question

About 96% of the information in human DNA is found in gorilla DNA. This evidence supports which statement? A) Humans evolved from gorillas. Eliminate 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

Answer 1

Gorillas and humans diverged from a common ancestor.

Similarities in DNA, according to evolutionary theory, point to a common ancestor.

Answer 2

B) Gorillas and humans diverged from a common ancestor.