Which of the Following Supports the Idea That All Organisms

Question

Which of the following supports the idea that all organisms share a common ancestry?
A) All cells use the same collection of lipids.
B) All cells use DNA as a cellular energy carrier.
C) All cells use ATP as the template for protein synthesis.
D) All cells have a similar biochemistry, including amino acids, nucleic acids, and ATP.
E) All cells use amino acids as a carrier of genetic information.

Accepted Answer

All cells having a similar biochemistry, including amino acids, nucleic acids, and ATP, supports the idea of common ancestry because it suggests a shared evolutionary origin.