Which of the following is necessary in applying the molecular clock approach to determine when HIV first infected humans?

a. A relatively consistent rate of evolutionary change in the virus
b. Multiple samples of the virus taken in different years
c. RNA nucleotide sequence data from the virus
d. All of the listed responses are correct.
e. None of the listed responses are correct.


Answer: d. All of the listed responses are correct.

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