Which of the following indicates that two organisms are closely related?

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DNA hybridization is a molecular biology technique that measures the degree of genetic similarity between pools of DNA sequences. It is used to determine the genetic distance between two organisms. The ability of DNA from one organism to hybridize with the DNA of another organism indicates a close genetic relationship, suggesting that they share a significant amount of genetic material. This is because DNA hybridization relies on the complementary nature of DNA strands; closely related organisms will have more sequences in common, allowing for more hybridization to occur. The other options (B, C, D) describe phenotypic characteristics or environmental niches, which can be shared by organisms that are not necessarily closely related genetically.

Which of the Following Indicates That Two Organisms Are Closely