Multiple Choice
Whales and pigs diverged about 80 million years ago.Suppose a DNA sequence has had 48 changes between whales and pigs.The same DNA sequence has had 6 changes between two different species of whales.Assuming a molecular clock is operating, the whale species diverged _______ million years ago.
A) 5
B) 10
C) 20
D) 30
E) 40
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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