What Does the High Level Similarity Between the Myosin Gene

question 54

Multiple Choice

What does the high level 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 had common ancestor 2.4 million years ago.
• C)The myosin gene arose independently in humans and non-human primates.
• D)Genes can transfer readily between humans and non-human primates.
• E)No natural selection has occurred in humans.

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