A. they are genetically similar to humans B. they can help final a cure for "mad cow" disease C. they possess a consciousness superior to humans D. they are treated poorly by scientists 参考答案:A 答案解析:属事实细节题。第三段结尾指山:“类人猿和我们在生物角度上相似。”第四段开头说:“有些人认为这种联系足以让它们得到特殊待遇。”