Why are some proteins more likely than others to diverge within a species?

What will be an ideal response?


Slowly evolving proteins are usually necessary for cellular or organismic survival. Proteins that have little influence on survival are more likely to accommodate amino acid changes.

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Since an XO female can survive but an OY male cannot, what can we conclude about thegenetic information in the X and Y chromosomes?

A. YY males can survive B. XX females are healthier than XO females C. Males need at least one X chromosome to survive D. Females need the Y chromosome to survive

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The fundamental unit of most covalent compounds is the ______

A) electron B) ion C) molecule D) atom

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Which of the following is not used to treat malaria?

A. Quinine B. Chloroquine C. Meflaquine D. Metronidazole E. Primaquine

Biology & Microbiology

DNA ligase is important in the replication process because it can join together segments of DNA into a single daughter strand

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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