The genetic code is essentially the same for all organisms. From this, one can logically assume which of the following?
A) A gene from an organism can theoretically be expressed by any other organism.
B) All organisms have experienced convergent evolution.
C) DNA was the first genetic material.
D) The same codons in different organisms translate into the different amino acids.
E) Different organisms have different numbers of different types of amino acids.

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If the genetic code is essentially the same for all organisms, then the same codons will code for the same amino acids across different species. Therefore, a gene from one organism could theoretically be expressed by any other organism that uses the same genetic code.

The Genetic Code Is Essentially the Same for All Organisms