The Genetic Code Is Essentially the Same for All Organisms

question 42

Multiple Choice

The genetic code is essentially the same for all organisms. Based on this information, one can logically assume which of the following statements to be correct?

• A) A gene from an organism can theoretically be expressed by any other organism.
• B) All organisms have experienced convergent evolution.
• C) DNA was the first genetic material.
• D) The same codons in different organisms translate into the different amino acids.
• E) Different organisms have different numbers of different types of amino acids.

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