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Hunter-Best [27]
3 years ago
8

Why can't dna, rna, and proteins be used to compare only dead organisms?

Biology
1 answer:
mart [117]3 years ago
8 0

I am not too sure, but I believe it is because DNA is actually apart of living organisms along with Protein. So it can't only be compared with dead organisms but they can be living.

<u>Hope this helps!</u>

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