How Does the Molecular Clock Theory Work

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Multiple Choice

How does the molecular clock theory work?

• A)It is based on examining the number of genetic mutations that have occurred during divergence of species.
• B)It proposes that species divergence is based on a constant rate of genetic drift and isolation.
• C)It is based on the notion that the Earth is one hour old,and it calculates events on a 60-minute clock.
• D)It is based on examining molecules and how chemical reactions occur over time.
• E)It argues that evolution occurs at steady rates and cannot make any changes over time that are not programmed.

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