Genes that code for enzymes used in central metabolism generally evolve very slowly.Thus, these genes would most likely be used to study
A) relationships among very similar species.
B) relationships within the same genera.
C) relationships among extinct organisms.
D) organisms that diverged long ago.
E) relationships among different breeds of dogs.

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The fact that genes coding for enzymes used in central metabolism evolve very slowly indicates that they are likely to be useful in studying relationships among organisms that diverged long ago.

Genes That Code for Enzymes Used in Central Metabolism Generally