Biochemistry
Biochemistry
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ISBN: 9781319114671
Author: Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 6, Problem 8P
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(a)

Interpretation:

80% divergence of two proteins from a common ancestor.

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All the living organisms arise from primitive organisms. The new organisms are called descendents while the primitive organisms are called forefathers or ancestors.

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(b)

Interpretation:

50% divergence of two proteins from a common ancestor.

Concept introduction:

The evolutionary process in which organisms from a common ancestor attainnew traits and become different from each other. The amino acid sequence gives an interpretation about the rate of divergence in different organisms.

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(c)

Interpretation:

20% divergence of two proteins from a common ancestor.

Concept introduction:

The proteins are formed from the amino acids. The sequence of amino acids is used for evolutionary studies. It helps in detecting the ancestors of different organisms.

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(d)

Interpretation:

10% divergence of two proteins from a common ancestor.

Concept introduction:

The descended organisms inherit many traits from their ancestors that help them in their survival. Divergence is a part of the evolutionary history of an organism. The descendants adapt to the new environment by the process of divergence.

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