All known microorganisms have a set of genes coding for ________, whose RNA sequences are highly conserved across the phylogenetic tree.

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All known microorganisms have genes coding for ribosomes, which are responsible for protein synthesis. These ribosomal RNA sequences are highly conserved across the phylogenetic tree, making them useful markers for studying evolutionary relationships.

All Known Microorganisms Have a Set of Genes Coding for ________