Heredity Affects Many of Our Physical Features as Well as Our

Multiple Choice

Heredity affects many of our physical features as well as our susceptibility to many diseases and disorders. Genetics contributes to advances in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and medicine and is fundamental to modern biology. All organisms use similar genetic systems, and genetic variation is the foundation of the diversity of all life.
-What are some of the implications of all organisms having similar genetic systems?

A) That all life forms are genetically related
B) That research findings on one organism's gene function can often be applied to other organisms
C) That genes from one organism can often exist and thrive in another organism
D) All of the above