Why have scientists begun using molecular systematics to study lineages among species?

a. Molecular systematics is faster and more accurate than previous ways of classifications.
b. Molecular systematics is slower, but more accurate, than previous ways of classification.
c. Molecular systematics is faster but less accurate than previous ways of classification.
d. Molecular systematics is slower and less accurate and is being replaced as a classification method.


a. Molecular systematics is faster and more accurate than previous ways of classifications.

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A) 1. B) 2. C) 4. D) 8.

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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a. selenium b. iron c. zinc d. copper

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