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When we talk of functional macromolecules (e.g. proteins as enzymes, hormones, receptors, antibodies etc), towards what are they evolving?

Functional macromolecules are evolving towards the creation of a complex organism.

The proof for this comes from the fact that there are various evidences which are common to simple as well as complex life forms.


For example, if we look at the genetic code for any life form, it is found to be identical, whether we talk about bacteria or plants or even animals.


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