The genetic code is essentially the same for all organisms. From this, one can logically assume which of the following statements to be true?
A) A gene from an organism can theoretically be expressed by any other organism.
B) DNA was the first genetic material.
C) The same codons in different organisms translate into different amino acids.
D) Different organisms have different types of amino acids.

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The universality of the genetic code allows genes from one organism to be expressed in another, as the same codons specify the same amino acids across different organisms. This is the basis for recombinant DNA technology and genetic engineering.

The Genetic Code Is Essentially the Same for All Organisms