The use of a molecular clock may be used to indicate relatedness and evolutionary time
A) if nucleic acid changes are neutral and not tied to adaptation.
B) if nucleic acid changes occur at a fairly constant rate.
C) but still needs to be calibrated with the fossil record.
D) All of the choices are correct.

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All of the choices are correct. A molecular clock can be used to indicate relatedness and evolutionary time if the nucleic acid changes are neutral and not tied to adaptation, occur at a constant rate, and are calibrated with the fossil record.

The Use of a Molecular Clock May Be Used to Indicate