Question
Our DNA blueprint shares surprising similarities with several species, from mice to bananas. While we share about 60% of our genes with chickens, some animals are much closer cousins on the family tree. Which animal carries the most matching DNA with humans?
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Correct Answer: Bonobo
(Source)Bonobos share 98.7% of their DNA with humans, making them our closest living relatives alongside chimpanzees. We split from these apes about 6 million years ago (how many "greats" before grandparent is that?) to climb to the top of the animal kingdom. But Chimps and Bonobos stayed in touch and still share 99.6% of their DNA. They're so similar that scientists didn't even realize they were different until 1929.
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