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The neutral theory predicts a constant rate of substitutions per generation; however, molecular clock estimates show that substitutions accumulate annually regardless of the generation time. What explanation for this discrepancy is illustrated in the figure? The neutral theory predicts a constant rate of substitutions per generation; however, molecular clock estimates show that substitutions accumulate annually regardless of the generation time. What explanation for this discrepancy is illustrated in the figure?


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