Which living animal has an encephalization quotient that is closest to modern humans?
A) Chimpanzee
B) Elephant
C) Blue whale
D) Dolphin

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The encephalization quotient is a way of comparing brain size relative to body size, with humans having the highest EQ at 7.5. Among the given choices, dolphins have the highest EQ at around 5.3, which is the closest to humans. This is because dolphins' brains have evolved to be large and complex, with a high number of neurons packed into a comparably small brain size, similar to humans.

Which Living Animal Has an Encephalization Quotient That Is Closest