Human cytochrome c and chimpanzee cytochrome c are identical in all 104 amino acids. Our close relationship with chimpanzees is revealed by this high degree of resemblance. - Do any of the animals have the same number of differences from human cytochrome c? In this situation, how would you decide which is more closely related to humans

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Human cytochrome c and chimpanzee cytochrome c are identical in all 104 amino acids. Our close relationship with chimpanzees is revealed by this high degree of resemblance.

- Do any of the animals have the same number of differences from human cytochrome c? In this situation, how would you decide which is more closely related to humans? 

Animal
Number of Amino Acid Differences
Compared to Human Cytochrome c
Horse
12
Tuna
21
Rattlesnake
14
Monkey
Turtle
15
A 120
Pigeon
EL
Transcribed Image Text:Animal Number of Amino Acid Differences Compared to Human Cytochrome c Horse 12 Tuna 21 Rattlesnake 14 Monkey Turtle 15 A 120 Pigeon EL
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