The table below shows whether or not a set of organisms has an opposable thumb, mammary glands, and a rotating shoulder. A plus sign (+) indicates that an organism has the feature.

Question

opposable thumb mammary glands rotating shoulder
gorilla + + +
cow +
bonobo + + +
Based on the table, which two organisms are most closely related?
Choose 1 answer:
Choose 1 answer:
(Choice A) bonobos and cows
A
bonobos and cows
(Choice B) gorillas and bonobos
B
gorillas and bonobos
(Choice C) gorillas and cows
C
gorillas and cows

Answer 1

(Choice B) gorillas and bonobos

Gorillas and bonobos both have opposable thumbs, mammary glands, and rotating shoulders, making them closely related based on their shared characteristics.