Posted on 04/30/2009 9:14:13 AM PDT by GodGunsGuts
Are Humans and Chimps Related?
It is one of the most-asked questions we now receive at Answers in Genesis: If human and chimp DNA are so similar, does this show a common ancestor?
When studying the human genome and its similarity to that of the chimp, scientists have concluded that 96–98% of our genome is similar. Much of the similarity lies in the regions of the DNA that result in proteins (the genes). It seems logical that if a protein performs a certain function in one organism, and that function is necessary in other organisms, then the same protein would be utilized by multiple organisms. Just as paintings from the same painter look similar, so do the proteins (and thus, genes) from a variety of organisms designed by a common Designer.
It should be pointed out that most of the DNA sequence performs an unknown function and has been largely dismissed as “junk” DNA. However, increasing evidence supports the view that “junk” DNA performs an important role in the regulation of genes/proteins and has relevance to this question of human/chimp similarity. For example, a recent report from the ENCODE project (ENCyclopedia of DNA Elements) found that many “junk” DNA sequences differed among many mammalian species (including chimps and humans).[1] This may help explain the differences in organisms that share many of the same genes (and thus, proteins) but are very different physically, mentally, etc...
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Ping!
Sure, they both have the same Creator.
Depends which humans.
Good one!
Just Democrat Humans and Chimps except the Chimps are more intelligent.
Should read....”Are Chimps (or chumps) related to our politicians?”
Chimp, Chump, Chomp, Chirp, Champ. That’s all I have to say about the evolution of Chimps.
YEC-2000 Nuclear-Fired Popcorn Popper activated...
My first instinct is to say now, but then I see a story like this and decide maybe I need to reconsider:
PETA wants to bring hog farm to Capitol [complete with urine, manure and fans to blow the odor...]
Maybe SOME humans are related to chimps.
Proteins are like Legos. Each type of Lego is individual and unique. Each can be combined with others to make new and fascinating works. Each of the works can be amazingly similar or vastly different. Each will have its own set of defining characteristics. But ... when you break it all down again to its basics, they’re all just Legos. And they were all *designed* by a company in Denmark.
I’d say no, but the current occupant of the White House is a more than fair counter-argument!
The dumbing-down of science by creationists continues. YECs have turned their small band of luddites into a cult of rationalization that makes the rest of Christianity appear feeble-minded by association.
Thank God real science is taught in public schools. I really don’t care if you choose to abet the stupidity of your own home schooled children.
No, they are not.
Next question.
Thanks for the ping!
In other words a human and a chimp are more similar to each other in DNA than either is to a gorilla.
GGG called this a “logical impossibility” and denied that it was true for over a hundred posts until he finally backed down and admitted that what he called a “logical impossibility” is in fact reality.
Humans and chimps are more similar to each other by DNA than either is to a gorilla.
If one attempts to explain this commonality between humans and chimps by way of similarity in morphology, lifestyle, etc; then why would a gorilla and a chimp not be more similar in DNA?
Why would a New World and an Old world vulture be less similar to each other than they are to cranes or birds of prey?
When you come down to it the creationist “explanation” falls far short of actually explaining the data.
Yes, GGG has a history of dishonest posting, doesn’t he?
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