With minor exceptions, the genetic code ____.
A) is the same for all living organisms and viruses
B) is specialized so that viruses use a different code from all living organisms
C) differs between different organisms and viruses
D) is the same for all viruses and for single-celled organisms, but is more complex in multicellular organisms
E) has three versions: one for viruses, one for single-celled organisms, and one for multicellular organisms

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The genetic code is nearly universal, with very few exceptions, across all living organisms and viruses. This universality supports the theory of a common ancestor for all life forms.

With Minor Exceptions, the Genetic Code ____