Multiple Choice
The molecular clock has been useful to determine the phylogenetic relationships of species based on the assumption that
A) a species lineage accumulates genetic differences over time at a constant rate.
B) only some species are genetically related.
C) DNA is preserved unchanged over long periods of time.
D) species adapt at specific rates.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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