Chimpanzees And Homo Sapiens Similarities
Homo Sapiens are members of the family Hominidae, as well as Chimpanzees, Orangutans and Gorillas. Out of this Hominidae classification, it is thought that the closest relative to the Homo Sapien is the Chimpanzee, both possessing the same common ancestor. This is due to large similarities between the two species. Although there is a large amount of similarities, the differences between Chimpanzees and Homo Sapiens are what defines each species as their own. In this paper I am going to focus on the differences anatomically, physiologically and genetically to provide a better understanding of the unique qualities in each species. Anatomical, physiological and genetic differentiations are the foundation of this paper, as it allows for a multidimensional
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Although there is a close genetic relationship between the two species, the proteins that are not the same, cause a large difference between the two species. Those DNA sequences that do not match are what is responsible for the primitive behaviours of the chimpanzee. These would include cognitive development, as well as anatomical and physiological development. Another genetic differentiation between Chimpanzees and Homo Sapiens is that Chimpanzees possess more genetic variation than Homo Sapiens, and possess more cranial diversification between the species. This is due to the vast amounts of chimpanzee classes and subclasses in comparison to Homo Sapian sub classes (Weaver, 2014). Homo Sapiens and Chimpanzees also have phenotype divergence. This is why Homo Sapiens do not appear like Chimpanzees. This form of divergence is thought to be due to lineage along with species specific genome changes. Due to divergence, differences in gene expression as well as gains, losses, and changes of the functional properties of the proteins occur. By using the differences between the Homo Sapien and Chimpanzee DNA it allows scientists to further understand evolutionary changes that has occurred thus aiding in the knowledge gained about our evolutionary
Although there is a close genetic relationship between the two species, the proteins that are not the same, cause a large difference between the two species. Those DNA sequences that do not match are what is responsible for the primitive behaviours of the chimpanzee. These would include cognitive development, as well as anatomical and physiological development. Another genetic differentiation between Chimpanzees and Homo Sapiens is that Chimpanzees possess more genetic variation than Homo Sapiens, and possess more cranial diversification between the species. This is due to the vast amounts of chimpanzee classes and subclasses in comparison to Homo Sapian sub classes (Weaver, 2014). Homo Sapiens and Chimpanzees also have phenotype divergence. This is why Homo Sapiens do not appear like Chimpanzees. This form of divergence is thought to be due to lineage along with species specific genome changes. Due to divergence, differences in gene expression as well as gains, losses, and changes of the functional properties of the proteins occur. By using the differences between the Homo Sapien and Chimpanzee DNA it allows scientists to further understand evolutionary changes that has occurred thus aiding in the knowledge gained about our evolutionary