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Explain how the composition and distribution of codons among living organisms provide evidence for evolution from a common ancestor.
 
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With a few exceptions, the same codons are used for the same amino acids in viruses and all living organisms, including bacteria, algae, fungi, and multicellular plants and animals. The nearly universal nature of the genetic code means that the code was established early in the evolution of life on this planet and provides strong evidence that all living things evolved from a common ancestor.
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