Which of the following is NOT true regarding the members of a protein family in general?
A) They have similar three-dimensional conformations.
B) They share an ancestry; i.e. they are homologs.
C) They can functionally replace each other.
D) Their gene sequence is less well conserved than their structure.
E) Over evolutionary time scales, the family has expanded mainly through gene duplication events.

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Although members of the same family share a similar sequence, ancestry, and three-dimensional conformation, they have nevertheless evolved to have their own specialized functions.

Which of the Following Is NOT True Regarding the Members