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Which type of evidence for evolution is most accurate in determining evolutionary relationships- morphology or biochemical/ molecular evidence? Why?

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Comparing DNA

Darwin could compare only the anatomy and embryos of living things. Today, scientists can compare their DNA. Similar DNA sequences are the strongest evidence for evolution from a common ancestor. Look at the diagram in Figure 9.3
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