SOLVED. scientist raising chimp finds she is actually a clone of ancient human [s]

[Kitty]

The scientist also has a daughter whose mother abandoned them when she was a baby. I think a t one point the chimp asks about the existence of a God. I wish I remembered more

[Barbara]

Maybe you are looking for Lucy by Laurence Gonzales? Sorry, can't link on my phone.

[Andria]

Here's a link: Lucy

[Tess]

eeehhh, maybe

[Kitty]

Nope the book I read the scientist raising the clone was a guy

[Andria]

Possibly Dark Inheritance.

[Kitty]

yes that's it