Evolutionarily Conserved Molecules

question 166

Multiple Choice

Evolutionarily conserved molecules:

• A)are similar in sequence among distantly related organisms.
• B)were likely present in the most recent common ancestor of the organisms possessing them.
• C)likely changed little over time because they serve a vital function.
• D)are molecules in which most mutations are likely to be harmful.
• E)All of these choices are correct.

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