Highly Conserved Gene Sequences That Encode Proteins with the Same

question 29

Multiple Choice

Highly conserved gene sequences that encode proteins with the same function in different organisms are called __________ genes.

• A) orthologous
• B) conserved
• C) parallel
• D) antiparallel

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