Question

The fact that the genetic code, the "translation table" according to which DNA information is translated into proteins, is identical for nearly all organisms, including humans and bacteria, DIRECTLY supports the idea that:

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Responses

organisms are distributed over various geographic locations
organisms are distributed over various geographic locations

there is a strong molecular similarity among all organisms
there is a strong molecular similarity among all organisms

autotrophic organisms are much more common than organisms that are heterotrophic
autotrophic organisms are much more common than organisms that are heterotrophic

a wide variety of organisms have existed over time

Answer 1

The fact that the genetic code is identical for nearly all organisms, including humans and bacteria, DIRECTLY supports the idea that:

**there is a strong molecular similarity among all organisms.**

This similarity suggests a common evolutionary origin and supports the concept of shared ancestry in the tree of life.