With which of the following statements would a biologist be most inclined to agree?
A)Humans and apes represent divergent lines of evolution from a common ancestor.
B)Humans evolved from New World monkeys.
C)Humans have stopped evolving and now represent the pinnacle of evolution.
D)Humans evolved from chimpanzees.
E)Humans and apes are the result of disruptive selection in a species of gorilla.

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The theory of evolution suggests that humans and apes evolved from a common ancestor, and a biologist would be most inclined to agree with this statement. Option B is incorrect because humans did not evolve from New World monkeys. Option C is incorrect because evolution is an ongoing process, and no species can be considered the pinnacle of evolution. Option D is incorrect because humans did not evolve from chimpanzees. Option E is also incorrect because disruptive selection cannot give rise to entirely new species.

With Which of the Following Statements Would a Biologist Be