The Concept of Molecular Evolution Is Based on Which Premise

question 33

Multiple Choice

The concept of molecular evolution is based on which premise?

• A) The molecules of life all evolved in the same approximate time span.
• B) Species that have very similar DNA sequences probably share recent ancestors.
• C) Species coevolved similar DNA sequences by chance.
• D) All genes have the same mutation rate.
• E) The sequences of sugars and phosphates in DNA molecules indicate shared ancestry.

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