Suppose That a Lifeform Was Discovered on Mars,and All of the Different

question 19

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a lifeform was discovered on Mars,and all of the different individuals in this lifeform had exactly the same genetic material.Why would biologists find this surprising?

• A)Mars has never had conditions suitable for life.
• B)Lifeforms on other planets are not expected to have genetic material.
• C)Mars has had varying environmental conditions through its history.
• D)Random variations in genetic material are expected to help lifeforms adapt.

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