A molecule that can be used as a molecular clock has a neutral mutation rate of one mutation per 20 million years. How many years ago did two species share a common ancestor if the molecules found in these two species differ by a total of six mutations?

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13 June, 05:16

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Elyse Keith · Answer 1

The answers would be 120 million years 20 million times 6 million equals 120 million years

Alisha Marks · Answer 2

6*20 = 120

120/2 = 60 million years