The Central Hypothesis of the Neutral Theory Asserts That

question 59

Multiple Choice

The central hypothesis of the neutral theory asserts that

• A) the rate of molecular mutation is influenced by natural selection.
• B) most variability in the structure of molecules does not affect the functioning of the organism.
• C) closely related species have more similar molecular structures than do distantly related species.
• D) nearly all mutations are neutral.
• E) mutations neither add amino acids to molecules nor subtract from them.

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