As Discussed in the Text, the Molecular Evolution Studies of Sodium

question 54

Multiple Choice

As discussed in the text, the molecular evolution studies of sodium channels in puffer fish are primarily used

• A) to produce new molecules by in vitro evolution.
• B) as an example of bioprospecting.
• C) to study protein function.
• D) to determine the evolutionary history of gene families.
• E) to combat disease.

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