Question

Organisms are taxonomically classified based on structural and genetic characteristics. Chimpanzees, or Pan troglodytes, are hominids found mainly in equatorial Africa. Chimpanzees are unique in that, similar to humans or Homo sapiens, they sometimes use tools to complete tasks such as obtaining certain kinds of food. Which of the following levels of taxonomic classification do humans and chimpanzees not have in common? A.class B.phylum C.family D.species

Answer 1

The correct answer is D. Species

Explanation:

According to taxonomy, Homo sapiens and Chimpanzees derive from a common ancestor and therefore share common features as well as different levels of taxonomic classification, this includes the Kingdom that in both is Animalia as both are animals, the Phylum that is Chordata as they are both vertebrates and the Family that in both is Hominidae as they are classified either as hominids or apes. However, they are not from the same species, because this is one of the most specific levels and it is defined by organisms being able to produce fertile offspring which is not possible between chimpanzees and humans, in this way the species of chimpanzees is Pan troglodytes and the species in humans is Homo Sapiens.

Answer 2

D. species.. humans and chimps are not the same species.