Do Humans and Bananas Really Share Half Their DNA?

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Do Humans and Bananas Really Share Half Their DNA?

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You may have heard that people share about 50 percent of their DNA with bananas, and while there's a seed of truth to that, it's not quite right. Learn about our genetic similarity to fruit and other life forms in this episode of BrainStuff.
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Do Humans and Bananas Really Share Half Their DNA?

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