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Evolution — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYEvolution3 Marks
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What is molecular homology? Cite one example.
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Answer

Molecular homology is the similarity among organisms at the molecular level. The amino acid sequence for the protein cytochromic-C is the same in humans and chimpanzee. Molecular homology shows phyllogenetic relationships.

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