Which of the following is an assumption used in the molecular clock approach?
A) Nucleotide changes accumulate in a sequence in proportion to time.
B) Nucleotide changes are generally NOT transferred to progeny.
C) Nucleotide changes are NOT random.
D) Nucleotide changes are subject to intense selective pressure.
Answer: A
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