If Many Genes from Two Species Differ in About 5

question 66

Multiple Choice

If many genes from two species differ in about 5% of their bases and substitutions occur at an estimated rate of 5% per one million years then:

• A)About 1 million years have passed since the two species diverged
• B)About 5 million years have passed since the two species diverged
• C)About 10 million years have passed since the two species diverged
• D)About 20 million years have passed since the two species diverged
• E)About 50 million years have passed since the two species diverged

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