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Humans share very little with a potato. Chromosomes are a collection of DNA woven around protein. A chromosome may contain as many as 100,000 to billions of nucleotides in one chain. Chimpanzee and humans share a very SIMILAR DNA pattern, where as a potato and a human being don't. So although they both have 48 chromosomes, their DNA STUCTURE is vastly different.

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Humans and potatoes do not share a significant amount of DNA. Both are eukaryotes, but the genetic makeup of humans and potatoes is quite different, as they belong to different biological kingdoms (Animalia and Plantae). Both species have undergone unique evolutionary paths that have led to their distinct genetic compositions.

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How similar is human and cabbage DNA?

Human and cabbage DNA are not very similar. While both are composed of genetic material, humans and cabbages are different species with distinct genetic characteristics. The DNA sequences, gene structure, and overall genetic makeup between humans and cabbages are vastly different.


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