If it were found that all animals except the Parazoa had a particular set of genes, one could conclude

A. that those genes probably are related to the embryonic formation of tissues.
B. that Darwin was incorrect in his idea about descent with modification.
C. that those genes are not useful in interpreting phylogeny.
D. that those genes are related to cell wall formation.
E. that the Parazoa are not animals.


Answer: A

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