A molecular clock for evolution is based on

A. fossil records of organisms.
B. cellular structures of organisms.
C. nucleotide sequences in the genomes of organisms.
D. enzymatic activities of organisms.


Ans: C. nucleotide sequences in the genomes of organisms.

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