What Characteristics Make a Gene a Good Candidate for Determining

question 73

Multiple Choice

What characteristics make a gene a good candidate for determining the evolutionary relationships between organisms?

• A) highly conserved
• B) universally distributed
• C) transferred horizontally between species
• D) highly conserved and universally distributed

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Definitions:

Atomic Nucleus

The central core of an atom, composed of protons and neutrons.

Radioactive Material

Radioactive material consists of substances that emit radiation as a result of the spontaneous disintegration of atomic nuclei.

Radiation Sickness

An illness caused by excessive exposure to ionizing radiation, characterized by symptoms such as nausea, weakness, hair loss, skin burns, and decreased organ function.