Divergence Time Estimates Based on Molecular Clocks Are

question 72

Multiple Choice

Divergence time estimates based on molecular clocks are

• A) best interpreted with caution, since they depend on assumptions that are difficult to test.
• B) likely to be correct regardless of the genes used or the groups of organisms.
• C) more reliable than divergence dates that are based on analysis of the fossil record.

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