Evolution at the genomic level involves changes in

A. DNA and histone relationships.
B. chromosome structure and number.
C. sequences of nucleotides in RNA molecules.
D. incorporation of new organelles such as the mitochondrion.
E. sequences of amino acids in proteins.


Answer: B

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