The Rate at Which Evolution Is Occurring Cannot Be Estimated

question 8

Multiple Choice

The rate at which evolution is occurring cannot be estimated by:

• A)studying comparative anatomy.
• B)inferring that apes are related to humans.
• C)measuring the degree of difference in genetic coding.
• D)interpretation of the fossil record.

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