Gene sequences that evolve at a constant rate can be used to ____.
A) index the time of divergence between two species
B) calculate speciation rates across lineages
C) calculate speciation rates within different lineages
D) index the number of extinct species within a lineage
E) calculate extinction rates across lineages

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Gene sequences that evolve at a constant rate can be used as molecular clocks to estimate the time of divergence between two species by comparing genetic differences.

Gene Sequences That Evolve at a Constant Rate Can Be