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74. The observation that the genetic code is universal across almost all living organisms implies that a human gene

A. Cannot function if inserted into a bacterial genome
B. Can be successfully transcribed and translated inside a bacterial cell
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C. Uses completely different nitrogenous bases than a bacterial gene
D. Codes for lipids when expressed inside a prokaryotic host

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Because the genetic code is nearly universal, organisms share the same codon-to-amino acid rules, making recombinant DNA tech possible.

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  • Cannot function if inserted into a bacterial genome
  • Can be successfully transcribed and translated inside a bacterial cell
  • Uses completely different nitrogenous bases than a bacterial gene
  • Codes for lipids when expressed inside a prokaryotic host

Because the genetic code is nearly universal, organisms share the same codon-to-amino acid rules, making recombinant DNA tech possible.

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