Many Pieces of Evidence Support the Claim That All Modern

Multiple Choice

Many pieces of evidence support the claim that all modern cells share the same ancestor in their evolutionary histories.If a living organism is discovered on another planet or moon, what data would biologists collect to determine whether this organism also shares the common ancestor that all cells on Earth share?

A) The organism's ability to survive in Earth's atmosphere
B) The ability of the organism to reproduce itself
C) The chemical composition of the organism's hereditary molecules
D) The presence of water in the organism's internal environment
E) The organism's ability to extract energy from its external environment