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Humans share about 60 percent of their DNA with bananas.

Why it is true

This genetic similarity is due to the fact that all life forms on Earth share a common ancestor. The genes responsible for basic cellular functions, such as DNA replication and metabolism, are highly conserved across very different species, including humans and plants like the banana tree.

Source: NIH

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