Question

based on this information, which two species are most closely related? choose 1 answer: a humans and chimpanzees b western gorillas and humans c chimpanzees and western gorillas

Explanation:

In biological classification and evolutionary biology, humans (Homo sapiens) and chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) share a very recent common ancestor and have a high degree of genetic similarity (e.g., around 98 - 99% of DNA sequences match), indicating a closer evolutionary relationship compared to humans and western gorillas or chimpanzees and western gorillas.

Answer:

A. humans and chimpanzees