Disagreements Between Conclusions Obtained from RDNA Data and Other Techniques

question 38

Multiple Choice

Disagreements between conclusions obtained from rDNA data and other techniques may be explained by

• A)horizontal DNA transfer.
• B)vertical DNA transfer.
• C)the difference in translation machinery.
• D)vertical RNA transfer.

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