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The table given below shows the difference in amino acids obtained from a comparative study of the (3 chains of hemoglobin of different organisms Analyse the table and answer the questions.OrganismDifference from the aminoacids in the p chain of hemoglobin in manChimpanzee0Gorilla1Rat31a) Which organism is more closely related to man on the basis of evolution? Substantiate your observation.b) Explain the reason for the difference in amino acids of hemoglobin of the organisms listed in the table on biochemical basis.

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a) 1. Chimpanzee

2. No difference in the amino acid sequence in the Beta-chain of hemoglobin

b) 1. Mutations may occur in the genes that determine amino acid sequence

2. This causes changes in amino acid sequence.



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