If, Someday, an Archaean Cell Is Discovered with an RRNA

question 54

Multiple Choice

If, someday, an Archaean cell is discovered with an rRNA sequence that is more similar to that of humans than the sequence of mouse rRNA is to that of humans, the best explanation for this apparent discrepancy would be ________.

• A) homology
• B) homoplasy
• C) common ancestry
• D) retro-evolution by humans
• E) coevolution of humans and the Archaean cell

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