1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
Ira Lisetskai [31]
4 years ago
10

Explain why DNA is called a molecular clock.

Biology
1 answer:
hammer [34]4 years ago
5 0

The molecular clock is a figurative term for a technique that uses the mutation rate of biomolecules to deduce the time in prehistory when two or more life forms diverged. The biomolecular data used for such calculations are usually nucleotide sequences for DNA or amino acid sequences for proteins.

Explanation:

You might be interested in
A feature in the early hominid was her apelike shoulders and forelimbs, but a pelvis that indicated that most of her body weight
oee [108]
Lucy and Upright Human are out because of the most body weight above the pelvis would make it hard to walk upright. 
Im going to say it is Wise Human, as similar features would indicate a common ancestor and similar structure does not mean same capabilities with tools, that would have more to do with the size of the brain case. 
So i am going to say the answer is Wise Human.

4 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
In a paragraph answer, what is the environmental impact of local foods?
Aneli [31]

Answer:

The environmental impact of a food is the effect that the entire production chain has. From the primary, continuing with the stages of transformation, distribution, use and final disposal. This can translate into: * Global warming

3 0
3 years ago
The weight of an astronaut's toolbelt on Mars is _______ its weight on Earth. The toolbelt's mass on Mars is _______ its mass on
mario62 [17]
1.5x, 1.25x..........................
6 0
3 years ago
Why do some birds have bright colors whole others look more camouflaged?
Nuetrik [128]
Evolution, allowed birds to survive in various climates
4 0
3 years ago
Look at the following, and decide if they are<br> carbohydrates or not.
makvit [3.9K]
Yeah they are and it’s because
5 0
4 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Other questions:
  • What does SI stand for
    11·2 answers
  • A complete soil profile includes three layers—
    15·1 answer
  • Pyrimidines are synthesized through a long series of reactions beginning with the amino acid aspartate. The ribonucleotide CTP i
    7·2 answers
  • Which is a completely hereditary trait? A. straight hairline B. sneezing C. skydiving D. public speaking E. foreign language abi
    11·2 answers
  • A jungle ecosystem is known to have high biodiversity, while a desert ecosystem has low biodiversity. Which ecosystem would be m
    6·1 answer
  • 100 points What is the MAIN way the skin prevents pathogens from entering the body?
    7·2 answers
  • A woman has AB type blood; her husband has A type blood. What percentage of their children will have B blood?
    13·2 answers
  • Filament of a bulb glows due ᴛᴏ....... <br>effect of the electric current.​
    7·1 answer
  • True or false: Plant cells need centrioles in mitosis.
    6·1 answer
  • I'll make you brainliest
    15·2 answers
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!