Which of the Following Has the Most Dramatic Influence on the Characteristics

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has the most dramatic influence on the characteristics of an individual protein?

• A)the amino-acid sequence
• B)the amino-acid composition
• C)the location of its encoding gene within the genome
• D)the stereochemistry at the \(\alpha\)-carbon
• E)the sequence of tRNA molecules involved in its translation

Grasp the procedures for aligning DNA sequences and the importance of correcting for multiple and parallel substitutions.

Appreciate the adaptive significance of lateral gene transfer and genome size variation.

Recognize the impact of purifying selection, positive selection, and genetic drift on the genomic features of species.

Identify mechanisms of concerted evolution and its significance in gene family evolution.

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