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26.4 Genome Flashcards

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how do scientists use DNA to track evolutionary lineages

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different genes evolve at different rates allowing them to represent long and short periods of time

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long periods of time use what type of DNA

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rRNA that evolves slowly

-useful in investigating diver genes 100s of years ago

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short periods of time use what type of DNA

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mtDNA

evolves rapidly and explores recent events

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