Suppose a segment of mitochondrial dna (mtdna) is compared between two similar modern-day species. it is known that this segment of mtdna changes at a steady rate of one base pair every 4 million years. compare the sequences of the two mtdna segments given below. species a: gcactaagcatcgattt species b: gcaccaggcactggttc use the basic principle of molecular clocks to calculate how long ago the two species diverged from a common ancestor.

24 million years

Explanation:

A: GCACTAAGCATCGATTT

B: GCACCAGGCACTGGTTC

There are 6 base pair changes between species A and species B. Since we know the rate of change is 1 base pair every 4 million years, we know 6x 4 million is likely how long ago the species diverged. 6x 4 million = 24 million years

for 8 am not sure maybe yes?

for 9 if it is asking if the male is more or less it would be less

hope i even just a little : )

b brown mice / white sand dunes