Which of the Following Is an Assumption Used in the Molecular

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an assumption used in the molecular clock approach?

• A) Nucleotide changes accumulate in a sequence in proportion to time.
• B) Nucleotide changes are generally NOT transferred to progeny.
• C) Nucleotide changes are NOT random.
• D) Nucleotide changes are subject to intense selective pressure.

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