[BIOLOGY | Week #3] Human & Chimp Genes + Genetic Evolution
Human + Chimp Genes and Genetic Evolution "99.4% of the most critical DNA sites are identical in human and chimps genes" In response to the quote above, I believe humans are either descendants of chimps or share a common ancestor. P erhaps over time, a genetic mutation occurred in a generation of chimpanzees and the human species are products of that change. Our genetic similarities to chimps can offer a useful key into understanding the biological and evolutionary traits of humans; it seems we are just scratching the surface in understanding what makes us human. I was unable to access the link provided on human genetic evolution, but found an interesting article published by Big Think on four beneficial evolutionary mutations that humans are currently undergoing. What intrigued me is their stance on mutations as a more positive outlook on genetic evolution. For instance, there is a small community in Italy who carry a mutant version of a protein gene ca...
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