Master genes that affect development tend to be highly ____; therefore, similarities in patterns of embryonic development reflect shared ancestry that can be evolutionarily ancient.
A) homologous
B) degraded
C) conserved
D) mutated
E) related

Question

Master genes that affect development tend to be highly ____; therefore, similarities in patterns of embryonic development reflect shared ancestry that can be evolutionarily ancient.​
A) homologous​
B) degraded​
C) ​conserved
D) ​mutated
E) related​

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Master genes that affect development are highly conserved, meaning they have remained relatively unchanged throughout evolution, reflecting shared ancestry.

Master Genes That Affect Development Tend to Be Highly ____;