2006-11-16 02:19:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
The difference can be quantified by computing the similarities between the DNA sequences of homo sapiens and other animal species. He's right, the differences are very little. More than 98% of our DNA sequence is similar to the chimpanzee. The gorilla, orangutan and other old world apes are also extremely close. The new world apes are farther, then the monkies, and so on...
2006-11-16 02:27:51 · answer #1 · answered by pecier 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure there is one. Different breeds of dogs or cats look different, but are genetically very similar, are members of the same species, and can have children together who have attributes from each parent. Different races of humans have the same characteristics.
2006-11-16 02:35:51 · answer #2 · answered by Amy F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very little difference.
2006-11-16 02:23:08 · answer #3 · answered by October 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
basic dna
2006-11-16 02:27:33 · answer #4 · answered by De 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋