Practice mode Evolution

Comparison of the amino acid sequence of cytochrome c in different species is an example of which evidence of evolution?

Correct answer A. Biochemical (molecular) evidence

Explanation

Cytochrome c is found in all aerobic organisms. The fewer amino acid differences between two species, the more recently they shared an ancestor, so sequence comparison provides molecular evidence of relatedness.

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