How could a change in the DNA sequence of a single gene affect an organism? The organism would likely no longer be able to produce offspring.
The gene could code for carbohydrates instead of proteins.
The function of a protein encoded by the gene could change.
DNA could change into RNA.
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The construction of phylogenetic trees is a mapping out the proposed divisions and common ancestors of all living species. traditionally, these trees have been built using morphological data, such as appearance and embryology. recently, it has been possible to construct these trees using molecular data. phylogenetic trees based on different types of information agree with each: that there is strong evidence of a real underlying common descent. this phylogenic tree is composed based on molecular data (rrna). what statements can we infer are true about the organisms throughout the tree? because the tree is rooted, all branches share a common ancestor. all organisms have some sort of cellular structure/organization. all eukaryotes evolved from bacteria. since the organisms contain rna, they share the same dna. if the organisms contain rna, the share the same four nitrogen bases.

Consider the last statement in the prompt: "people take such environmental factors into account in their choices when deciding where to live." do all people have a choice as to where they live? what factor plays a key role in this decision and may therefore play a large role in determining quality of life?

Look at the photo of the leaf. which term best describes this leaf?