Two molecular sequences that come to resemble each other even though they are derived from entirely different ancestral sequences are said to be
A) homologous.
B) heterologous.
C) analogous.
D) heterozygous.
E) homozygous.

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Molecular sequences that resemble each other but have different origins are referred to as analogous. Homologous sequences, on the other hand, are derived from a common ancestor and are similar due to descent. Heterologous sequences are irrelevant in this context as they refer to individuals or organisms that differ in their genetic makeup. Heterozygous and homozygous, on the other hand, refer to the genetic makeup of an individual with respect to a particular gene, and are not relevant to the comparison of molecular sequences.

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