Biology Now, 2e

Because of a shared common ancestor 1.6 billion years

ago, humans share DNA with all animals, plants, and fungi.

But how much? Take a look to see how much genetic

material you have in common with other organisms.

Hereditary Heirlooms

Grapes

24%

Baker’s yeast

18%

Humans

100%

Neanderthals

99%

Chimpanzees

96%

Mice

88%

Dogs

84%

Zebra fish

73%

Platypuses

69%

Chickens

65%

Honeybees

44%

Roundworms

38%

Percentage of genes

shared with humans

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