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Ape (1) Ape. A primate of the family Pongidae
Members • Small apes—gibbons and siamangs • Great apes—orangutans, gorillas, and chimpanzees The ape brain is structurally similar to the human brain and is capable of advanced reasoning (2) APE. A multifunctional enzyme involved in DNA repair and in facilitating the redox state of some DNA-binding proteins de novo APE anterior pituitary extract. ape general name for the group of animals which includes the anthropoid apes of the family Pongidae (gibbons, orang-utans, gorillas and chimpanzees) and some other species including the night ape (Aotus trivirgatus) and the black Celebes ape (Cynopithecus niger). Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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