MISSION 6 — Planet of the Apes
You probably don’t have any issue distinguishing a human from a chimpanzee, gorilla, or orangutan. But you might if you were looking at DNA instead of physical traits. The differences you see are caused by a shockingly tiny proportion of our DNA—who knew that just a few Gs, As, Ts, and Cs could do so much?
Play "Planet of the apes" and answer questions 3–5 after you've completed the level.
3-4. Click on the button below to answer questions 3-4. Remember to refer to your completed tree and the species comparison tab if you are not sure of your answers.
5. True or false: “Gorillas are more closely related to chimpanzees and orangutans than they are to humans.” Explain your answer.
