Question

general nomenclature classifies humans by the name homo sapiens. which two organisms are the closest in relationship to human beings? choose two (2).
pan troglodytes
homo neanderthalensis
gorilla gorilla
homo erectus

Explanation:

In biological taxonomy, organisms within the same genus are more closely related. Homo sapiens (humans) belong to the genus Homo. Pan troglodytes (chimpanzee) is in the genus Pan. Gorilla gorilla (gorilla) is in the genus Gorilla. Homo neanderthalensis (Neanderthal) and Homo erectus are in the genus Homo, so they are more closely related to Homo sapiens.

Answer:

Homo neanderthalensis, Homo erectus