Mitochondrial DNA Sequences Are Useful to Track Recent Evolution Because

question 1

Multiple Choice

Mitochondrial DNA sequences are useful to track recent evolution because

• A)it mutates faster than nuclear DNA.
• B)it encodes more ancient proteins than does nuclear DNA.
• C)it is more stable than nuclear DNA.
• D)it is inherited from mothers only.

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Public Goods

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