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Scientists May Compare Similar Genes in Different Species and Determine

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Scientists may compare similar genes in different species and determine what percentage of base pairs is identical.From this,it can be estimated how long ago the two species shared a common ancestor.The validity of this conclusion depends on an important assumption.This assumption is that:


A) mutations occur at a fairly constant rate in all evolutionary lines.
B) all living things use the same genetic code.
C) the gene codes for a functional protein.
D) both species belong to the same kingdom.

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