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The DNA Sequences for a Portion of the Myosin Gene

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The DNA sequences for a portion of the myosin gene are shown for humans and several non-human primates. The fragments start at nucleotide #26 in the gene, and shaded boxes highlight differences between the two sets of sequences.
The DNA sequences for a portion of the myosin gene are shown for humans and several non-human primates. The fragments start at nucleotide #26 in the gene, and shaded boxes highlight differences between the two sets of sequences.    -What does the high level of similarity between the myosin gene sequences in human and non-human primates suggest? A)  Humans and non-human primates had a common ancestor at some time in the past. B)  Humans and non-human primates are not related. C)  The myosin gene arose independently in humans and non-human primates. D)  Genes can transfer readily between humans and non-human primates. E)  Natural selection did not occur in humans.
-What does the high level of similarity between the myosin gene sequences in human and non-human primates suggest?


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