The Molecular Clock Has Been Useful to Determine the Phylogenetic

question 14

Multiple Choice

The molecular clock has been useful to determine the phylogenetic relationships of species based on the assumption that

• A) a species lineage accumulates genetic differences over time at a constant rate.
• B) only some species are genetically related.
• C) DNA is preserved unchanged over long periods of time.
• D) species adapt at specific rates.

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