The Differences in Evolutionary Rates of Change Revealed by Relative

question 16

Multiple Choice

The differences in evolutionary rates of change revealed by relative rate tests may be attributable to

• A) differential exposure to mutagens.
• B) average DNA repair efficiency.
• C) differential strength of selection.
• D) generation time.
• E) all of the above.

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