Given That Cells Possess Genes from a Variety of Different

question 54

Multiple Choice

Given that cells possess genes from a variety of different ancestral sources, deciding which to use for evolutionary relatedness comparisons can be complicated. The best candidates for determining phylogenetic relationships tend to be ________________.

• A)informational genes because they operate singly and uniquely
• B)metabolic activity-related genes because they operate singly and uniquely
• C)informational genes because they encode components which are parts of large complexes and conservation of structure is required
• D)metabolic activity-related genes because they encode enzymes which are parts of large complexes and conservation of structure is required
• E)all gene types provide the same phylogenetic accuracy

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