Molecular clocks are usually calibrated based on
A. guesses about the rates of mutations in a particular gene.
B. observed rates of mutation in a particular gene.
C. the first shared common ancestor for species known from the fossil record.
D. comparing the gene to similar genes in other kingdoms.
E. the date when two species diverged from a common ancestor.
E. the date when two species diverged from a common ancestor.
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