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Yolanda

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on: Jun 25, 2013
The genetic code is essentially the same for all organisms. From this, one can logically assume which of the following?
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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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2013
It's A. Have a nice day!


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Reply #2 on: Jul 5, 2013
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