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(C) The assertion that there is $99\%$ homology in the haemoglobin of man and Gorilla is scientifically accurate,reflecting a close evolutionary relat

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Assertion is correct,but Reason is incorrect.

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(C) The assertion that there is $99\%$ homology in the haemoglobin of man and Gorilla is scientifically accurate,reflecting a close evolutionary relationship.However,the reason stating that modern man is a direct descendant of the Gorilla is incorrect.According to evolutionary biology,humans and Gorillas share a common ancestor,but humans did not evolve directly from modern Gorillas.Both species diverged from a common primate ancestor millions of years ago.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$P$. Homo habilis	$I$. $900 \, cc$
$Q$. Homo erectus	$II$. $1400 \, cc$
$R$. Neanderthal man	$III$. $650-800 \, cc$

$A$ : There is $99\%$ homology in the haemoglobin of man and Gorilla.
$R$ : Modern man is a direct descendant of the Gorilla.

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$A$ : There is $99\%$ homology in the haemoglobin of man and Gorilla.$R$ : Modern man is a direct descendant of the Gorilla.