Homologous DNA Sequences Are Similar Sequences in Two Organisms That

question 29

Multiple Choice

Homologous DNA sequences are similar sequences in two organisms that

• A)are related by descent from a common ancestor.
• B)are related because of convergent evolution.
• C)are related by chance mutations.
• D)code for identical proteins.
• E)code for identical RNAs.

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