Use the diagram to answer the question below. The diagram shows a primate evolutionary tree. According to the tree, which statement about gibbons and orangutans is correct? (1 point) Responses They both evolved from a common ancestor. They both evolved from a common ancestor. Orangutans evolved from gibbons. Orangutans evolved from gibbons. Gibbons evolved from orangutans. Gibbons evolved from orangutans. They are both ancestors of chimpanzees.

Answer 1

Based on the information provided, the correct statement regarding gibbons and orangutans is: They both evolved from a common ancestor.

This indicates that both species share a lineage that diverged from a mutual ancestor in the primate evolutionary tree. The other statements are not accurate based on standard evolutionary principles.