A genetic analysis, which included sequencing the entire genome of Cephalotus, found strong evidence that during their evolution into carnivores, each of these plants co-opted many of
the same ancient proteins to create enzymes for digesting prey.
Not exact matches
That
same study linked milk
proteins preserved in the calculus of other
ancient human skeletons to specific animals — providing a peek into long - ago lifestyles.
Amaranth, which is richer in calcium and
protein than quinoa, and kaniwa, which contains more fibre and iron than amaranth, could eventually join other
ancient Andean grains in meeting the
same fate as quinoa.