Answer to Question #119938 in Evolution for Teresa Grimes

Question

Did humans evolve from the chimpanzee? (50 words minimum)

Answer 1

Humans did not evolved from Chimpanzees but humans and chimpanzees have common ancestor. The evidence from fossils records and genetic studies indicates that humans and chimpanzees had a common ancestor millions of years ago.

Most scientists believe that the 'human' family tree also known as the sub-group hominin split from the chimpanzees about five to seven million years ago.