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the closest relative to modern humans are the apes. hope i helped. please rate brainliest!
Answer: Neanderthals
Explanation:
The Neanderthals are now the extinct species which can be considered as the species which is closest to the relatives of the modern humans. They were natives of some parts of Asia and Europe. These relatives used to perform hunting of large Ice Age animals. A small part of the  Neanderthal DNA shows similarity with that of the modern humans which makes them close relatives of modern humans.