A scientist is trying to determine how closely related a moth species is to four other moth species. He examined the DNA of each species and compared it to the study subject. He then created this table. Which species is most closely related to the original moth species?

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Bella Edwards

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27 April, 16:54

A scientist is trying to determine how closely related a moth species is to four other moth species. He examined the DNA of each species and compared it to the study subject. He then created this table. Which species is most closely related to the original moth species?

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Kamryn Pollard · Answer 1

A scientist is trying to determine how closely related a moth species is to four other moth species. He examined the DNA of each species and compared it to the study subject. He then created this table. The species which is most closely related to the original moth species is Species B. By interpreting the results on the Table given, Species B has only 3 genetic differences compare to the rest which has 12-28 genetic differences.