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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Organism A shares 50% of its DNA sequences with organism B, while organisms B and C share 90% of their DNA sequences. What can be concluded from this? (2 points) Organisms B and C are probably full siblings while organism A is a grandparent of both. Organism A is more ancient than either organism B or organism C. Organisms B and C are more closely related to each other than they are to organism A. Organism A has suffered more mutations than organisms B or C.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@Bookworm14

OpenStudy (bookworm14):

Hey! What do you think it is?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I think,...uummm,...C?

OpenStudy (bookworm14):

YESSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!, if Organisms A and B have ONLY 50% similar DNA, then they must not be closely related. If organisms B and C share a whopping 90% DNA, they must be VERY closely related!!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

:) Thanks!!

OpenStudy (bookworm14):

pshhhh see!! You are so smart, you did not even need help!! lol..... and your welcome :D ~Bree :)

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