The Point at Which Two Organisms Diverged from a Common

Question

The point at which two organisms diverged from a common ancestor
A) can be determined by comparing the nucleic acid sequences.
B) depends on transcriptional and translational control.
C) depends on metabolic activity and antibiotic resistance.
D) is determined on MacConkey's media.
E) is impossible to determine.

Accepted Answer

Comparing nucleic acid sequences allows for the identification of genetic differences and similarities, which can be used to determine the point at which two organisms diverged from a common ancestor.