Asked by Rachel Wiechelman on May 08, 2024

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Approximately how many years of evolutionary history are shared by Old World monkeys and apes, including humans?​

A) ​4 to 5 million years
B) ​8 to 10 million years
C) ​40 million years
D) ​65 million years

Evolutionary History

The study of the development of life on Earth over millions of years, including the processes that have shaped the diversity of life.

Old World Monkeys

A group of primates native to Africa and Asia, distinguished from New World monkeys by certain physical traits.

Apes

Large primates with no tail, including gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and gibbons, closely related to humans.

  • Understand the phylogenetic relationships and temporal divergence between different primate groups, encompassing humans.
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Hafsa HussainMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Old World monkeys and apes, including humans, share approximately 40 million years of evolutionary history. This period marks the divergence from a common ancestor, leading to the distinct evolutionary paths of these primates.