Which of the Following Is NOT an Assumption Used in the Molecular

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an assumption used in the molecular clock approach?

• A) Nucleotide changes are random.
• B) Nucleotide changes accumulate in a sequence in proportion to time.
• C) Nucleotide changes do not interfere with gene function.
• D) Nucleotide changes are generally not transferred to progeny.

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