Scientists' ability to reconstruct evolutionary history has been most enhanced in recent decades by
A) new fossil-hunting techniques.
B) advances in anatomical dissection.
C) improved microscopic technologies.
D) accurate genetic sequencing techniques.
E) an increase in research in animal developmental biology.

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Accurate genetic sequencing techniques have greatly enhanced scientists' ability to reconstruct evolutionary history by allowing them to compare the DNA sequences of different organisms and trace their evolutionary relationships.

Scientists' Ability to Reconstruct Evolutionary History Has Been Most Enhanced