Why Do Different Mutations Accumulate in Two Species Once They

question 32

Multiple Choice

Why do different mutations accumulate in two species once they diverge?

• A) convergent evolution
• B) They can no longer mate and swap the mutation.
• C) Natural selection favors mutations in one species over another.
• D) The molecular clock runs at different speeds in different species.
• E) The mutations make the species different.

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