The Proteins and DNA of Organisms That Share a Recent

question 9

Multiple Choice

The proteins and DNA of organisms that share a recent common ancestor are ________ the proteins and DNA of organisms that do not share a recent common ancestor.

• A) more similar than
• B) less similar than
• C) identical to
• D) homologous to

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Definitions:

Non-Probability Sampling

A sampling method where not all members of the population have an equal chance of participating, often used for convenience or when random sampling is impossible.

Strict Criteria

Rigorous and precise standards or conditions that must be met or followed in the execution of a task or study.

Accurate Inferences

The process of drawing reliable conclusions from data and evidence with a high degree of precision.

Null Hypothesis

A statistical hypothesis that assumes no significant difference or effect exists between specific populations, or parameters, in the context of hypothesis testing.