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What should be true of a molecule being used as a molecular clock?. a)It has a consistent rate of neutral mutations from generation to generation.. b)It is a rare molecule that is not found in many living species that might be compared.. c)Its mutations always affect the phenotype, making it easier to observe the changes.. d)It serves an unnecessary function, making it less likely to be preserved over time.

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I think the answer to this is a.
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"It has a consistent rate of neutral mutations from generation to generation" is the one among the following choices given in the question that should be true of a molecule being used as a molecular clock. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the first option or option "a". I hope it helps you.
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