Question

1. If someone collects ribosomal sequences from a group of organisms, what is this data most useful for?

1. Determining the types of environments where the organisms typically grow.
2. Discerning ancient evolutionary relationships above the genus level.
3. Detecting horizontal gene transfer.
4. Distinguishing closely related species from the same genus.

Answer 1

Ans. Option B is the correct answer.

EXPLANATIONS:- If someone collects ribosomal sequence from a group of organisms, this data will help in discerning ancient evolutionary relationships above the genus level. It will help us to find out which species are closely related to other in the same genus.