Asked by Rebecca Hasanin on Jun 13, 2024

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Recent molecular evidence shows that which primate is more closely related to monkeys, apes, and humans than lemurs?​

A) ​lorises
B) ​tarsiers
C) ​bush baby
D) ​panda

Molecular Evidence

Scientific proof or data obtained from molecular biology, genetics, or biochemistry, used to support hypotheses in various fields including evolutionary biology and medicine.

Tarsiers

Tarsiers are small, nocturnal primates with large eyes and long tails, found in the forests of Southeast Asia, known for their ability to rotate their heads nearly 180 degrees.

Lemurs

A group of primates native to Madagascar, characterized by their large eyes and nocturnal habits, representing a wide variety of species.

  • Familiarize oneself with the evolutionary links and periods of divergence across primate species, with an emphasis on human ancestry.
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Payton RichardsonJun 17, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Recent molecular evidence shows that tarsiers share more genetic similarities with monkeys, apes, and humans than with lemurs, lorises, bush babies or pandas.