Which of the following premises forms the basis of the concept of molecular evolution?

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The concept of molecular evolution is based on the idea that species that share very similar DNA sequences are likely to have shared a more recent common ancestor. This is because DNA sequences change over time through mutations, so species with more similar DNA sequences likely diverged from a common ancestor more recently than those with more differences. The other answer choices are not accurate statements about molecular evolution.

Which of the Following Premises Forms the Basis of the Concept