Which of the following statements concerning the rcbL gene is FALSE?
A)It is useful for resolving relationships between closely related genera.
B)It is present in all photosynthetic eukaryotes and cyanobacteria.
C)It is a rapidly evolving gene.
D)It is a single-copy gene.
E)It encodes the large subunit of the Rubisco enzyme.

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The rcbL gene is not rapidly evolving; it is relatively conserved, which makes it useful for studying evolutionary relationships over longer timescales.

Which of the Following Statements Concerning the RcbL Gene Is