Molecular Clocks

question 47

Multiple Choice

Molecular clocks

• A) would not keep the same time for all genes.
• B) must be calibrated.
• C) work best for a gene in closely related species.
• D) assume that the rate of change of a gene is relatively constant.
• E) All of the above

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Definitions:

Intersection

The point or set of points where two or more geometric figures, lines, or surfaces meet or cross.

Independent Events

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Simple Event

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