What gene is used for phylogenetic analysis of Eukaryotes? [ONLY WANT SHORT ANSWER]
Phylogenetics refers to the study of mutual relatedness of organisms during the course of evolution within a species and outside a species, considering that all living organisms have descended from a common ancestor.
In order to study phylogenetic analysis of eukaryotes, some consensus and preserved genes in these organisms are used for comparative analysis with their counterparts, predecessors and successors. These genes are mostly house-keeping genes in nature such as 16S rRNA, eukaryotic elongation factor alpha 1, heat shock protein 70/35, consensus sequences of promoters etc.
Since these genes are absolutely required for maintaining life-cycle of a cell, they are the most favored choice for studying eukaryotic phylogeny.
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