Which gene would most likely be found in the genomes of all present-day organisms?
A) an amino-acyl tRNA synthetase gene
B) a photosynthetic gene
C) a nitrogen fixation gene
D) a gene for anaerobic respiration-producing lactate
E) a gene for cellulose breakdown

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Amino-acyl tRNA synthetase genes are essential for protein synthesis, a fundamental process in all living organisms, making them likely to be found in all present-day organisms' genomes.

Which Gene Would Most Likely Be Found in the Genomes