Rank the following processes with respect to their rate of evolution (from fastest to slowest).
A) Synonymous substitutions,nonsynonymous substitutions,pseudogenes
B) Synonymous substitutions,pseudogenes,nonsynonymous substitutions
C) Pseudogenes,synonymous substitutions,nonsynonymous substitutions
D) Pseudogenes,nonsynonymous substitutions,synonymous substitutions
E) Nonsynonymous substitutions,synonymous substitutions,pseudogenes

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Pseudogenes evolve the fastest as they are not subject to selective pressure. Synonymous substitutions are next as they do not change the protein and are less constrained. Nonsynonymous substitutions are the slowest as they can affect protein function and are subject to stronger selective pressures.

Rank the Following Processes with Respect to Their Rate of Evolution