What are the key genetic differences between animals and plants?

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The discussion centers on the prevalence of genes in the animal and plant kingdoms, highlighting that certain genes are more common due to their fundamental roles in biological processes. A key point is the distinction between plant and animal genes, which is influenced by their differing lifestyles and adaptations. The conversation also emphasizes the critical role of genetic mutations in evolution, suggesting that without these changes, current biodiversity would be drastically different. Additionally, the potential for more than the traditional four nucleotides (A, T, C, G) in genetic coding raises questions about evolutionary possibilities on other planets, indicating that increased genetic combinations could lead to diverse life forms. Overall, the dialogue underscores the importance of genetic variation and its implications for evolution and biodiversity.
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Which gene is the commonest in the animal and plant world and why?
Which gene makes a plant most different from an animal?
If genes hadn't mutated in the past, how different would the world be today?
If there was more to the genetic code than ATCG i.e five,six or seven building blocks for the gentic material, what difference would that make to evolutionary biology,on another planet,for example?
 
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is this a homework question?
question 1, u should know this, or at least know some examples
question 2, look at how the two live differently, there is a probably a gene behind that.
question 3, no mutation means hmmm we wouldn't be here today. don't care how u are going to argue that one or against it, but it is too easy to argue anyway.
question 4. more than nuc acid, means more combos, means, hmmm actually I can argue either way.
 

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