The Synonymous Substitution Rate Is Often Assumed to Represent

question 51

Multiple Choice

The synonymous substitution rate is often assumed to represent

• A) the rate of evolution by natural selection.
• B) the rate of evolution by genetic drift.
• C) the strength of purifying selection.
• D) the rate of adaptive evolution.

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