Which of the following is closest relative of man ?
- Gorilla
- Chimpanzee
- Gibbon
- Orangutan
Answer
(2) Chimpanzee
Solution
Among the living apes, the chimpanzee shows the greatest similarity with man in chromosomes, DNA sequence (about 98% similar), blood proteins and behaviour.
∴ Chimpanzee is the closest relative of man.
Answer: (2)