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Question
The genomes of both human and Drosophila code for an amylase that acts on the same substrate. However, the sequence of nucleotides in the genes encoding the two is dissimilar. This is an example of which ONE of the following types of evolution?
Explanation
The principle of enzyme kinetics explains that substrate binding and catalytic efficiency determine reaction rates. Hence Convergent fits best because it reflects active-site specificity and regulation, as documented in authoritative sources on biochemistry.
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