In the figure, if a plant and human mitochondrial genome contain the same gene (homolog), did they likely inherit the gene from a common ancestor?

Q: Steven Frank and Laurence Hurst argued that a cytoplasmically inherited mutation in humans that has…

A: The mutation is the sudden deleterious effects in the DNA sequences, they can arise when the DNA is…

Q: Fruit scientists are trying to determine the role of the pectinase (p) gene in a plant’s ability to…

A: The mechanism of natural selection is the adaptation and modification of living organism species.

Q: A researcher compares several species of maple tree by examining the amino acid sequence of a…

A: Answer : D. The genetic makeup of the maple tree population has changed over time.

Q: A consortium of dairy and beef farmers has hired you to study the evolutionary origins of domestic…

A: Evolution is a change in the heritable qualities of natural populaces over progressive ages. These…

Q: When Homo sapiens migrated out of Africa they encountered a related species, Homo neanderthalensis,…

A: Understanding human evolution is crucial as it provides a genetic roadmap of our species’ history.…

Q: Examine whether the given statement, "each member of the human hemoglobin gene family, which…

A: Introduction:The types of homologous genes that descended from a similar DNA ancestor sequence are…

Q: Biologists have studied many different species, including humans, and have estimated that it takes…

A: Since we only answer 1 question in case of multiple question, we’ll answer the first question as the…

Q: Native American populations in North and South America have mitochondrial DNA haplotypes that can be…

A: Haplotype analysis is a technique that helps to identify casual genetic varients present along the…

Q: Mitochondrial DNA sequences have been detected in the nuclear genomes of many organisms, and cpDNA…

A: There are certain genes of chloroplasts that are found in the chloroplast of the same plant. During…

Q: Explain the likely evolutionary origin of mitochondrial and chloroplast genomes. How have the sizes…

A: Mitochondria also are known as a powerhouse because it helps to release energy from food.…

Q: Which of the following mutations is only found in Haplogroup F? OT16223C O G16230A O T16304C O…

A: Any kind of change or alteration in the order of DNA nucleotides is called a mutation. Mutations are…

Q: Plant seeds contain storage proteins that are encoded by the plant’s genes. When a seed germinates,…

A: Structurally related small hydrophilic proteins are known as plant seed protein. These proteins…

Q: Compare and contrast the mitochondrial and nuclear genomes. How are they similar, how are they…

A: A genome is an organism's complete set of genetic instruction. Each genome contains all the…

Q: What is the function of a gene (FOXP2) that is rapidly evolving in the human lineage?

A: The FOXP2 gene is responsible for providing the instructions for making a protein known as forkhead…

Q: he hair keratin gene KRTHAP1 was lost in the human lineage. Keratins are a major component of hairs.…

A: Given information KRTHAP1 is the hair keratin gene that was lost in the human lineage. Keratins are…

Q: Assume you are studying two different species of plants that have evolved purple flowers. You…

A: Evolution means that the development of new species occur from the existing ones by the changes…

Q: why Mitochondrial Genomes VaryAmong Species?

A: A single mitochondrion contains several copies of its genome within the matrix. The number of copies…

Q: the evolution of human globin genes as an example of gene duplication and a gene family.

A: Human globin gene encodes hemoglobin a rich heme pigment required for the transport of gases like…

Q: Which of the following proteins is thought to have been the first to evolve from an ancestral gene…

A: Hemoglobin is a protein that is present in red blood cells and plays a major role in supplying…

Q: Recall from our classes on molecular evolution that some proteins evolve more rapidly than others.…

A: The option is shown below.

Q: During the Sequence Analysis lab, why did we only look at mutations the Control Region of the…

A: Option A:The Control Region is at the beginning of the mtDNA sequence, so it is the easiest region…

Q: From the early 1700s to the modern day, how did various lines of evidence clarify and improve…

A: Evolution is change in the heritable attributes of organic populaces over progressive ages. These…

Q: When comparing evolutionary similarities between different genes within a gene family, it is usually…

A: A gene is a sequence of DNA that codes for a specific protein. Proteins are the building blocks of…

Q: You become interested in monarch butterfly conservation and begin investigating milkweeds (genus…

A: The initial stage in the construction of a phylogenetic tree involves the meticulous analysis of DNA…

Q: How many globin genes are present in mammals? What is the evidence indicating that all the globin…

A: Genetics is a study of genes, heredity, and genetic variation in an organism. Living organisms…

Q: The ancestor of cats was presumably homozygous for wild type at all of the described genes. 1a.…

A: Given information  The ancestral cat was homozygous  The traits mentioned are wild-type.

Q: What does mitochondrial DNA tell us?

A: DNA is the hereditary material passed from generation to generation which provides the blueprint of…

Q: A mitochondrial transfer technique may offer a potential solution for women with mtDNA-based…

A: Mitochondrial inheritance is a part of cytoplasmic inheritance in which the genes present outside…

Q: Evaluate the following statements about seeds from two biology textbooks:

A: The seed coat is the outer protective covering of the seed. It is developed from the integument of…

Mitochondrial Mutations

A mitochondrion is a cellular organelle that serves as the site for cellular respiration and energy production (ATP or Adenosine Triphosphate). It is a double-membrane-bound organelle and is only present in eukaryotic cells.