[Campbell Biology P.491] According to Figure 21.1 and the accompanying text, comparing rates... | Practice Question

According to Figure 21.1 and the accompanying text, comparing rates of genome change in different species provides what kind of insights?

  • A: The precise dietary habits of ancient organisms.
  • B: The exact physical appearance of extinct species.
  • C: Clues into the evolutionary past.
  • D: The immediate environmental stressors on modern populations.

Explanation

The caption for Figure 21.1 explicitly states: "Comparing rates of genome change in different species provides insights into the evolutionary past." This directly answers the question.