Neutral Mutations Tend to Accumulate in DNA at a Predictable

question 9

Short Answer

Neutral mutations tend to accumulate in DNA at a predictable rate; like the ticks of a(n)__________,they can help researchers estimate how long ago two lineages diverged.

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