Mitochondrial DNA is suitable for tracing the evolutionary history of closely related species because it
A) has a highly conserved gene order.
B) is more easily sequenced than nuclear DNA.
C) accumulates transition mutations quickly.
D) accumulates transversion mutations slowly.
E) is single stranded and so easier to sequence.

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Mitochondrial DNA accumulates mutations, particularly transition mutations, at a relatively fast rate, making it useful for studying evolutionary relationships among closely related species.

Mitochondrial DNA Is Suitable for Tracing the Evolutionary History of Closely