Which one of the following statements about molecular clocks is false?
A)All molecular clocks tick at the same rate.
B)Molecular clocks can be calibrated using fossil evidence.
C)The rate of a molecular clock for a given DNA character might vary depending on how constrained the character is by natural selection.
D)Ultimately,all molecular clocks depend on the rate of DNA mutation and DNA repair mechanisms.

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Molecular clocks do not all tick at the same rate, as the rate of molecular evolution can vary among different genes and among different lineages.

Which One of the Following Statements About Molecular Clocks Is