V. Brief essay questions: Please write a concise and succinct response to each o
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V. Brief essay questions: Please write a concise and succinct response to each one of the following questions; be sure to mark your answers with the correct essay number. I am looking for clarity and detail which reflects your knowledge of the subject. Always include appropriate examples, if warranted.
3. Humans share 99% of their genes with chimpanzees, 90% with mice, 50% with fruit flies, and 37% with celery. Please explain the evolutionary significance of these data. Phylogenetic details here are essential.
Explanation / Answer
Phylogenetically, offsprings species of one ancestoral class will bear more genetic identity, where as distantly related species will have less genetic identity. however, human genome is not 100% not compared with chimpanzees. it is known due to evolution of cromagnon man that has evolved from chimpanzees, where as human and celery have no evolutinary common ancestor.