The Presence of the Gcm-2 Gene in Zebrafish,chickens,mice,and Humans Suggests

question 74

Multiple Choice

The presence of the Gcm-2 gene in zebrafish,chickens,mice,and humans suggests which of the following?

• A)The gene arose multiple times with different functions
• B)Genes can be exchanged between species
• C)All vertebrates have the same set of genes
• D)All four species have a common ancestor
• E)The Gcm-2 gene is only found in vertebrates

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