Scientists Can Compare the Relationships Between All Modern Species by Examining

question 32

Multiple Choice

Scientists can compare the relationships between all modern species by examining a gene that performs a similar function in species from all kingdoms. What does this one gene encode?

• A) Taq polymerase
• B) ribosomal RNA
• C) enzymes needed for photosynthesis
• D) restriction enzymes

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