Letter G

Gene, evolutionarily conserved

A gene that has remained essentially unchanged throughout evolution.

Conservation of a gene indicates that it is unique and essential.

There is not an extra copy of that gene with which evolution can tinker.

And changes in the gene are likely to be lethal

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