Approximately 80% of the genes found in cows are similar to the genes found in humans. Humans and chimpanzees have over 99% similarity in their genes.
Which statement best describes the relationship of humans to these two organisms?
Humans share a significant degree of genetic similarity with both cows and chimpanzees.
The relationship of humans to cows and chimpanzees can be described as follows:
Humans share approximately 80% of their genes with cows, which indicates a relatively distant genetic relationship between the two species.
In contrast, humans have over 99% gene similarity with chimpanzees, suggesting a closer genetic relationship between humans and chimpanzees.
Overall, humans are more closely related to chimpanzees than to cows.