In genetics, what does it mean when the amount is longer since the amount of time since a species diverged?

• Correct Answer: greater differences in dna
• Less difference in DNA
• greater making in dna
• tilt differences in dna

Explanation: Scientists can compare the DNA or proteins of different species. If the molecules are similar, this shows that the species are related. The more similar the molecules are, the closer the relationship is likely to be. When molecules are used in this way, they are called molecular clocks . This method assumes that random mutations occur at a constant rate for a given protein or segment of DNA. Over time, the mutations add up. The longer the amount of time since species diverged, the more differences there will be in their DNA or proteins.

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