A Gene Accumulates One Mutation Every 100 Years

question 24

Multiple Choice

A gene accumulates one mutation every 100 years.If one species splits into 2 now, how many differences will exist in that gene between the two in 500 years?

• A) 2
• B) 5
• C) 10
• D) 100
• E) 500

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