Some types of gene are more highly conserved than others. For each of the following pairs of gene functions, choose the one that is more likely to be highly conserved

A. genes involved in sexual reproduction / genes involved in sugar metabolism
B. DNA replication / developmental pathways
C. hormone production / lipid synthesis


A. sugar metabolism
B. DNA replication
C. lipid synthesis
These pathways or phenomena are fundamental to the growth and proliferation of all cells, including bacteria, and thus are likely to be highly conserved from species to species.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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