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Serga [27]
3 years ago
14

Sally was analyzing samples of DNA. She had DNA samples from bacteria, a whale shark, a bald eagle, and a human. Just by looking

at the structure and components of the DNA, what could Sally conclude?
Biology
2 answers:
Anuta_ua [19.1K]3 years ago
6 0
Sally wouldn't be able to pin-point which animal the DNA came from. DNA is the universal genetic material. 
DiKsa [7]3 years ago
6 0

The answer on USATestPrep is D


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