Which of the Following Supports the Idea That All Organisms

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following supports the idea that all organisms share a common ancestry?

• A) All cells use the same collection of lipids.
• B) All cells use ATP as the template for protein synthesis.
• C) All cells use DNA as a cellular energy carrier.
• D) All cells use amino acids as a carrier of genetic information.
• E) All cells have a similar biochemistry, including amino acids, nucleic acids, and ATP.

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Definitions:

Flood Areas

Regions that are prone to flooding due to their geographical location near water bodies or due to poor drainage.

Tsunamis

Large, often destructive sea waves generated primarily by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions beneath the ocean floor.

Deep Water

Refers to parts of the ocean that are far from land and very deep, often considered to be depths exceeding 200 meters.

Strike-Slip Fault

A type of fault where two blocks of the Earth's crust slide past one another in a horizontal direction, with little to no vertical movement.