If, someday, an archaean cell is discovered whose rRNA sequence is more similar

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geoffrey

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on: Jul 14, 2013

If, someday, an archaean cell is discovered whose rRNA sequence 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 that archaean.

penguins

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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2013

Easy! It's B. Bye for now

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geoffrey

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Reply #2 on: Jul 15, 2013

Thanks so much, the answer you provide was right on!

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