1. the idea that organisms shared a conserved, core processes can be used as evidence to explain that all life shares a common origin. which of the following describes evidence that supports this claim? . a-all organisms have dna and undergo transcription and translation. b-all organisms reproduce by carrying out sexual reproduction. c-cellular respiration take place in the cells mitochondria in all organisms . d-dna replication and reapir takes place in the cells nucleus. 2. which of the following represents one of the steps through which simple cells are hypothesized to have been produced?