Genomic equivalence is exhibited when all
A) genes in an organism are equal.
B) cells in an organism have the same genome.
C) cell lineages in an organism show similar loss of genetic information during development.
D) All of the answers are correct.
E) None of the answers are correct.

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Genomic equivalence means that all cells in an organism have the same set of genes, or the same genome. This concept is fundamental in biology, indicating that despite the differentiation into various cell types, all cells originate from a single cell and thus share the same genetic material.

Genomic Equivalence Is Exhibited When All