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The closest relative of modern man is co...

The closest relative of modern man is considered to be

A

Chimpanzee

B

Orangutan

C

Apes

D

Gibbon

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A

The closest relative of modern man is considered to be chimpanzee on the basis of :
(i) Similar banding pattern in `3^(rd)` and `6^(th)` chromosome.
(ii) Similar blood groups (ABO)
(iii) Similar blood proteins.
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