Some genes encoding proteins that are essential to

the survival of the organism are called highly
conserved sequences. Which of the following is an
example of one of these proteins?
a. cytochrome b
b. muscle structural proteins
c. carbohydrate hydrolyzing genes
d. skin pigmentation
e. keratin


Answer: a

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