Based on Molecular Analyses, Scientists Now Believe the Domestication of the Closest

question 72

Multiple Choice

Based on molecular analyses, scientists now believe the domestication of the closest relatives of modern dogs began between ____ years ago.

• A) 800 and 1,200
• B) 1,000 and 3,000
• C) 4,000 and 8,000
• D) 9,000 and 12,000
• E) 18,800 and 32,100

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