Which of the following statements about molecular evolution is true?
A) Almost all genes evolve at the same rate.
B) All nucleotide substitutions give rise to amino acid replacements.
C) Changes in the amino acid sequence of a protein can change its charge, but not its secondary structure.
D) All of the above
E) None of the above

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None of the statements are true. A) Different genes can evolve at different rates. B) Not all nucleotide substitutions result in amino acid changes, some are silent mutations. C) Changes in amino acid sequence can affect both charge and secondary structure.

Which of the Following Statements About Molecular Evolution Is True