What Does It Mean That the Genetic Code Is "Highly

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Multiple Choice

What does it mean that the genetic code is "highly conserved"?

• A) It is almost universal and has not changed in millions of years.
• B) It resists modification from environmental mutagens.
• C) Organisms can only use it a certain number of times.
• D) All organisms and organelles-without exception-have the exact same genetic code.
• E) The products of the genetic code-proteins-are almost the same in all organisms.

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Definitions:

Ordovician Extinction

A major extinction event that happened about 445 million years ago, marked by significant loss in marine biodiversity, possibly due to climate change and falling sea levels.

Devonian Extinction

A series of global events leading to significant reductions in biodiversity at the close of the Devonian period around 359 million years ago.

Permian Extinction

A prehistoric global event occurring about 252 million years ago, marking the boundary between the Permian and Triassic geological periods, characterized by the most significant extinction event in Earth's history where nearly 90% of marine species and 70% of terrestrial species died out.

Marsupials

Members of the mammal infraclass Marsupialia, characterized by birthing relatively undeveloped offspring that often complete their development in the maternal pouch.