Would one expect a linear relationship between DNA sequence divergence and phylogenetic distance? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?
Not necessarily, because some sections of DNA evolve more slowly if they code for products that serve important cellular functions, whereas other sections without such constraints evolve more quickly.
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____________________ Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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What will be an ideal response?
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