Chapter 15.5, Problem 2MC

Summary Introduction

To determine:

In what way the genome sequence of Orangutans and Gorillas help scientists further resolve the evolutionary history of humans.

Concept introduction:

The sequencing technology has greatly revolutionized the field of evolutionary biology as the genome sequences from organisms can be compared to evaluate their evolutionary relatedness. The sequence can also help in determining the genes that played an important role in acquisition of a particular trait such as development of complex language, socialism and cognitive ability.