The Gene That Encodes Small-Subunit Ribosomal RNA Is Useful for Reconstructing

question 23

Multiple Choice

The gene that encodes small-subunit ribosomal RNA is useful for reconstructing the phylogeny of all organisms,because ________.

• A) the gene is subject to strong stabilizing selection
• B) the gene's function has stayed unchanged in all organisms
• C) all organisms have ribosomes with similar composition and structure
• D) all organisms have the gene
• E) All of the above.

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Definitions:

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