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it depends on the species DNA compared to another species to determine if the species are related or not. Like the human and the rhesus monkey they are closely related because all the genetic codes have the same DNA except one
Answer:
common ancestor
Explanation:
A single specie from which other organisms have descended is called a common ancestor.
All descendants which are further generations can trace their origin from this ancestor.
- Two or more descendants can trace their origin to an ancestor.
- Most times, in a family tree, the common ancestor is usually placed on top.
- Several descendants can have just a single ancestor.
