Your Lab Group Collects Genetic Samples from Half of the Stems

question 26

Multiple Choice

Your lab group collects genetic samples from half of the stems in a forest, but is unable to detect any sequence differences across dozens of genes. This observation supports the conclusion that:

• A)the population is not evolving.
• B)your group sampled a range of species.
• C)the sampled species is capable of asexual reproduction.
• D)the sampled species is self-compatible.

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